US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Edgar Slough

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-30.03 · Structure no. 12 0128R

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,125
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Edgar Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 NB over Edgar Slough 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 14,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,278 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesEdgar Slough
Location03-BUT-099-30.03
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.70846, -121.7937
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,125 (2009)
Projected traffic26,278 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NB over Edgar Slough built?

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

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Edgar Slough 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 NB over Edgar Slough carry?

About 14,125 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Edgar Slough?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Edgar Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.