US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over East First Ave

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-R33.28-CHC · Structure no. 12 0153L

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over East First Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 SB over East First Ave in Butte County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesEast First Ave
Location03-BUT-099-R33.28-CHC
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.74522, -121.8314
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 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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 East First Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over East First Ave 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 East First Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 99 SB over East First Ave?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over East First Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.