US Bridges

Queens Ave over State Route 99

Fair

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-099-R31.31-YC · Structure no. 18 0034

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,506
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queens Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Queens Ave over State Route 99 in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,506 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,399 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesQueens Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location03-SUT-099-R31.31-YC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.15157, -121.63573
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,506 (2019)
Projected traffic9,399 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Queens Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queens Ave over State Route 99 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 Queens Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 8,506 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Queens Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Queens Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.