US Bridges

Garner Lane over Keefer Slough

Good

Butte County, California · 1.41 MI N State HWY 99E · Structure no. 12C0104

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,389
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garner Lane over Keefer Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Garner Lane over Keefer Slough in Butte County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,389 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGarner Lane
CrossesKeefer Slough
Location1.41 MI N State HWY 99E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80589, -121.8911
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy9: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,389 (2019)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Garner Lane over Keefer Slough built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garner Lane over Keefer Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Garner Lane over Keefer Slough carry?

About 4,389 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Garner Lane over Keefer Slough?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Garner Lane over Keefer Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.