US Bridges

State Route 99 over Goldrun Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-19.51 · Structure no. 12 0122

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Goldrun Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Goldrun Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,941 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesGoldrun Creek
Location03-BUT-099-19.51
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.58625, -121.68877
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2020)
Projected traffic18,941 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Goldrun Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Goldrun 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Goldrun Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Goldrun Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Goldrun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.