US Bridges

State Route 149 SB over Clear Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-149-R3.96 · Structure no. 12 0073L

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,875
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 149 SB over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 149 SB over Clear 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 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 6,875 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,792 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 149 SB
CrossesClear Creek
Location03-BUT-149-R3.96
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates39.61247, -121.67795
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 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 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,875 (2020)
Projected traffic10,792 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 149 SB over Clear Creek 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 2023.

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

About 6,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 149 SB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 149 SB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.