US Bridges

Louise Ave over State Route 99

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-7.93-MTCA · Structure no. 29 0135

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,551
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louise Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louise Ave over State Route 99 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,551 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,978 by 2046. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLouise Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location10-SJ-099-7.93-MTCA
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.81191, -121.20497
Functional classUrban 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 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,551 (2012)
Projected traffic8,978 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Louise Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louise Ave 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 Louise Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 6,551 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Louise Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Louise Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.