US Bridges

Austin Road over State Route 99

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-4.89 · Structure no. 29 0129

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Road over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Austin Road over State Route 99 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2046. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAustin Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location10-SJ-099-4.89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.77421, -121.17922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2009)
Projected traffic2,856 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin Road over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin Road over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Austin Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Austin Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.