State Route 99 over Deer Creek
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-8.72 · Structure no. 46 0257
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 41,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74,525 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 99 over Deer Creek 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 over Deer Creek carry?
About 41,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is State Route 99 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.