US Bridges

State Route 149 SB over Dry Creek

Fair

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-149-R3.50 · Structure no. 12 0070L

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,875
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 149 SB over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 149 SB over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 6,875 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,792 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 149 SB
CrossesDry Creek
Location03-BUT-149-R3.50
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates39.6075, -121.67219
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,875 (2021)
Projected traffic10,792 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 149 SB over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 149 SB over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 149 SB over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,875 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 149 SB over Dry Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 149 SB over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.