US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Cross Canal

Fair

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-099-5.92 · Structure no. 18 0017R

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
685 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Cross Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 NB over Cross Canal in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,620 by 2042. The structure is 685 ft (208.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesCross Canal
Location03-SUT-099-5.92
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.8209, -121.54356
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length685 ft (208.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2019)
Projected traffic42,620 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 NB over Cross Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Cross Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over Cross Canal carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Cross Canal?

The structure is 685 ft (208.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Cross Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.