US Bridges

State Route 99 over Butler Slough

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-099-19.54 · Structure no. 08 0013

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Butler Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 99 over Butler Slough in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 101 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,981 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesButler Slough
Location02-TEH-099-19.54
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates40.12804, -122.12217
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2015)
Projected traffic8,981 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 over Butler Slough built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State Route 99 over Butler 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Butler Slough carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Butler Slough?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Butler Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.