US Bridges

State Route 99 over Mitchell RD

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-099-R10.16 · Structure no. 38 0093

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Mitchell RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 over Mitchell RD in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 96,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,469 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesMitchell RD
Location10-STA-099-R10.16
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.57619, -120.93856
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.
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,000 (2009)
Projected traffic128,469 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mitchell RD built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Mitchell RD 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 Mitchell RD carry?

About 96,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Mitchell RD?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Mitchell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.