FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE ROUTE 99 SB

Carrying STATE ROUTE 99 SB over FEATHER RIVER

03-SUT-099-12.03, Sutter, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 99 SB

The STATE ROUTE 99 SB bridge in Sutter, California carries STATE ROUTE 99 SB over FEATHER RIVER. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 31 sections, stretching 971.1 meters (3186 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STATE ROUTE 99 SB compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of California bridges
120
Bridges in Sutter · 15 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 99 SB 21.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.6
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−0.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
31
Structure Length
971.1 m (3186 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18 0026L

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE ROUTE 99 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STATE ROUTE 99 SB against other structures in Sutter and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 99 SB?

STATE ROUTE 99 SB in Sutter, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATE ROUTE 99 SB inspected?

STATE ROUTE 99 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 99 SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 99 SB?

STATE ROUTE 99 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 99 SB?

STATE ROUTE 99 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STATE ROUTE 99 SB and does age affect safety?

STATE ROUTE 99 SB was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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