Merritt DR over State Route 99
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-48.71 · Structure no. 46 0176
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merritt DR over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merritt DR over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,507 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merritt DR over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Merritt DR 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Merritt DR over State Route 99 carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Merritt DR over State Route 99?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Merritt DR over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.