US Bridges

E120-N99 N99-W120 over State Route 99

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-120-6.86 · Structure no. 29 0286E

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E120-N99 N99-W120 over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E120-N99 N99-W120 over State Route 99 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,023 by 2045. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE120-N99 N99-W120
CrossesState Route 99
Location10-SJ-120-6.86
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates37.78526, -121.18844
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2009)
Projected traffic41,023 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E120-N99 N99-W120 over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E120-N99 N99-W120 over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does E120-N99 N99-W120 over State Route 99 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is E120-N99 N99-W120 over State Route 99?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E120-N99 N99-W120 over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.