US Bridges

State Route 99 over Dry Creek

Good

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-099-20.60 · Structure no. 12 0196

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over Dry Creek in Butte County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,713 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesDry Creek
Location03-BUT-099-20.60
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.60199, -121.69008
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2009)
Projected traffic19,713 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.