US Bridges

State Route 99 over Duck Creek South Branch

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-16.46-STKN · Structure no. 29 0334

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Duck Creek South Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 99 over Duck Creek South Branch in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,202 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesDuck Creek South Branch
Location10-SJ-099-16.46-STKN
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.93086, -121.23283
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,202 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 State Route 99 over Duck Creek South Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Duck Creek South Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Duck Creek South Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Duck Creek South Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Duck Creek South Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.