US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over State Route 32 WB

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-R32.44-CHC · Structure no. 12 0150L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over State Route 32 WB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 SB over State Route 32 WB in Butte County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,308 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesState Route 32 WB
Location03-BUT-099-R32.44-CHC
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.73671, -121.81992
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2020)
Projected traffic46,308 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 99 SB over State Route 32 WB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over State Route 32 WB 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 SB over State Route 32 WB carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over State Route 32 WB?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over State Route 32 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.