State Route 99 SB over Elk Bayou
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-25.01 · Structure no. 46 0060L
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 SB over Elk Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 SB over Elk Bayou in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,926 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 SB over Elk Bayou built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is State Route 99 SB over Elk Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Elk Bayou carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 SB over Elk Bayou?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 SB over Elk Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.