US Bridges

State Route 99 over Scrub Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-27.84 · Structure no. 12 0125

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Scrub Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Scrub Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,817 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesScrub Creek
Location03-BUT-099-27.84
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.68459, -121.76692
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2009)
Projected traffic45,817 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Scrub Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is State Route 99 over Scrub 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 2021.

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

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Scrub Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Scrub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.