US Bridges

State Route 99 over Keefers Slough

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-39.69 · Structure no. 12 0026

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Keefers Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Keefers Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,579 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesKeefers Slough
Location03-BUT-099-39.69
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.80784, -121.91188
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2020)
Projected traffic32,579 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Keefers Slough built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Keefers Slough 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Keefers Slough carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Keefers Slough?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Keefers Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.