US Bridges

99 W Frontage Road over Bieghle Drain

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.1 MI S of Mariposa Road · Structure no. 29C0491

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

99 W Frontage Road over Bieghle Drain is a steel culvert carrying 99 W Frontage Road over Bieghle Drain in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 67 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 6 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Carries99 W Frontage Road
CrossesBieghle Drain
Location0.1 MI S of Mariposa Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.93326, -121.23608
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2024)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 99 W Frontage Road over Bieghle Drain built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 99 W Frontage Road over Bieghle Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 99 W Frontage Road over Bieghle Drain carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 99 W Frontage Road over Bieghle Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 99 W Frontage Road over Bieghle Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.