US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Feather River

Good

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-099-12.12 · Structure no. 18 0026R

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,148 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Feather River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 99 NB over Feather River in Sutter County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2044. The structure is 3,148 ft (959.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesFeather River
Location03-SUT-099-12.12
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.89951, -121.58459
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,148 ft (959.5 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2019)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 NB over Feather River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Feather River 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 2024.

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

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Feather River?

The structure is 3,148 ft (959.5 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Feather River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.