US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Howsley Road

Good

Sutter County, California · 03-SUT-099-5.81 · Structure no. 18 0045L

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Howsley Road is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 SB over Howsley Road in Sutter County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesHowsley Road
Location03-SUT-099-5.81
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.82011, -121.54381
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2019)
Projected traffic41,500 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Howsley Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Howsley 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 Howsley Road carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over Howsley Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Howsley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.