US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over UP RR

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-099-R6.41-TUR · Structure no. 38 0144L

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 SB over UP RR in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,139 by 2045. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesUP RR
Location10-STA-099-R6.41-TUR
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.53238, -120.89041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2011)
Projected traffic47,139 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB over UP RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over 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 SB over UP RR carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over UP RR?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.