US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Garden Highway

Good

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

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Garden Highway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 NB over Garden Highway in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 15,800 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesGarden Highway
Location03-SUT-099-11.98
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.89886, -121.58389
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2009)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2039
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 NB over Garden Highway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Garden Highway 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 NB over Garden Highway carry?

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

How long is State Route 99 NB over Garden Highway?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Garden Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.