US Bridges

Betty Drive over State Route 99

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-40.85 · Structure no. 46 0269

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betty Drive over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Betty Drive over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,651 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 106 ft wide.

CarriesBetty Drive
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-40.85
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.35083, -119.4275
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2011)
Projected traffic7,651 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Betty Drive over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betty Drive over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Betty Drive over State Route 99 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Betty Drive over State Route 99?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Betty Drive over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.