US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Butte House Road

Good

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-099-R30.88-YC · Structure no. 18 0033L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Butte House Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 SB over Butte House Road in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,450 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesButte House Road
Location03-SUT-099-R30.88-YC
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.14555, -121.6354
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2019)
Projected traffic17,450 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 99 SB over Butte House Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Butte House Road 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 SB over Butte House Road carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over Butte House Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Butte House Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.