US Bridges

State Route 99 over 9th Street & UP RR

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-099-R17.93-MOD · Structure no. 38 0083

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
415 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
121,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over 9th Street & UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over 9th Street & UP RR in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 62 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 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,729 by 2045. The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 99
Crosses9th Street & UP RR
Location10-STA-099-R17.93-MOD
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.65897, -121.02576
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,000 (2011)
Projected traffic201,729 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 9th Street & UP RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is State Route 99 over 9th Street & UP RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over 9th Street & UP RR carry?

About 121,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over 9th Street & UP RR?

The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over 9th Street & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.