US Bridges

NB 149 to SB 99 Rp over SR 99 and SR 149

Fair

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-149-R4.80 · Structure no. 12 0197G

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
843 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB 149 to SB 99 Rp over SR 99 and SR 149 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB 149 to SB 99 Rp over SR 99 and SR 149 in Butte County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2043. The structure is 843 ft (257 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNB 149 to SB 99 Rp
CrossesSR 99 and SR 149
Location03-BUT-149-R4.80
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates39.61965, -121.69327
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length843 ft (257 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2020)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB 149 to SB 99 Rp over SR 99 and SR 149 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB 149 to SB 99 Rp over SR 99 and SR 149 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does NB 149 to SB 99 Rp over SR 99 and SR 149 carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NB 149 to SB 99 Rp over SR 99 and SR 149?

The structure is 843 ft (257 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NB 149 to SB 99 Rp over SR 99 and SR 149?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.