US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Sjvr

Poor

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-41.13 · Structure no. 46 0055

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Sjvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 99 NB over Sjvr in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,250 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesSjvr
Location06-TUL-099-41.13
RouteState Highway 99
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.35533, -119.42803
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2009)
Projected traffic52,250 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 NB over Sjvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Sjvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over Sjvr carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Sjvr?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Sjvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.