US Bridges

State Route 99 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-6.11 · Structure no. 12 0002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over Drainage Ditch in Butte County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,345 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location03-BUT-099-6.11
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.39209, -121.68794
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2009)
Projected traffic25,345 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.