US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Feather River

Fair

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-099-12.03 · Structure no. 18 0026L

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,186 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Feather River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 99 SB over Feather River in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 years old, older 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,561 by 2044. The structure is 3,186 ft (971.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesFeather River
Location03-SUT-099-12.03
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.89938, -121.58469
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,186 ft (971.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2019)
Projected traffic32,561 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 SB over Feather River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Feather River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Feather River carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over Feather River?

The structure is 3,186 ft (971.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Feather River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.