State Route 99 over Dry Channel
GoodButte County, California · 03-BUT-099-30.24 · Structure no. 12 0117
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 over Dry Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 99 over Dry Channel in Butte County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 32,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,736 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 over Dry Channel built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 99 over Dry Channel 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 99 over Dry Channel carry?
About 32,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 over Dry Channel?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns State Route 99 over Dry Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.