US Bridges

Old 99W over North Branch Brush Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 0.2 MI N of Perkins RD · Structure no. 15C0045

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,958
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 99W over North Branch Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 99W over North Branch Brush Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,188 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesOld 99W
CrossesNorth Branch Brush Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Perkins RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.98639, -122.03629
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2014)
Projected traffic7,188 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Old 99W over North Branch Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is Old 99W over North Branch Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Old 99W over North Branch Brush Creek carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 99W over North Branch Brush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old 99W over North Branch Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.