US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Garden HWY

Good

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-099-11.98 · Structure no. 18 0025L

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Garden HWY is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 SB over Garden HWY in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,498 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesGarden HWY
Location03-SUT-099-11.98
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.89879, -121.58403
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2009)
Projected traffic16,498 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 SB over Garden HWY built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Garden HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Garden HWY carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over Garden HWY?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Garden HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.