US Bridges

Cohasset HWY over State Route 99

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-R34.25-CHC · Structure no. 12 0168

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,008
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cohasset HWY over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cohasset HWY over State Route 99 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 27,008 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,263 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCohasset HWY
CrossesState Route 99
Location03-BUT-099-R34.25-CHC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75388, -121.84512
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,008 (2020)
Projected traffic32,263 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cohasset HWY over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is Cohasset HWY over State Route 99 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cohasset HWY over State Route 99 carry?

About 27,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cohasset HWY over State Route 99?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Cohasset HWY over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.