US Bridges

S149-E70 Connector over SR 149 & SR 70 WB

Fair

Butte County, California · 03-BUT-149-R0.01 · Structure no. 12 0199

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
906 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,435
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S149-E70 Connector over SR 149 & SR 70 WB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S149-E70 Connector over SR 149 & SR 70 WB 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 3,435 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,487 by 2043. The structure is 906 ft (276 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS149-E70 Connector
CrossesSR 149 & SR 70 WB
Location03-BUT-149-R0.01
RouteState Highway 149
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.58316, -121.62151
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length906 ft (276 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,435 (2020)
Projected traffic5,487 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 S149-E70 Connector over SR 149 & SR 70 WB built?

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

What condition is S149-E70 Connector over SR 149 & SR 70 WB 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 S149-E70 Connector over SR 149 & SR 70 WB carry?

About 3,435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S149-E70 Connector over SR 149 & SR 70 WB?

The structure is 906 ft (276 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S149-E70 Connector over SR 149 & SR 70 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.