US Bridges

Fifth ST (old 99W) over North Branch Sand Creek

Good

Colusa County, California · N of Yolo CO Lin 9.8 MI · Structure no. 15C0036

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,687
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth ST (old 99W) over North Branch Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fifth ST (old 99W) over North Branch Sand Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6,687 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,345 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFifth ST (old 99W)
CrossesNorth Branch Sand Creek
LocationN of Yolo CO Lin 9.8 MI
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.05156, -122.07948
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,687 (2014)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fifth ST (old 99W) over North Branch Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth ST (old 99W) over North Branch Sand Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth ST (old 99W) over North Branch Sand Creek carry?

About 6,687 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fifth ST (old 99W) over North Branch Sand Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth ST (old 99W) over North Branch Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.