US Bridges

Old 99W over Hunters Creek

Fair

Colusa County, California · 1.2 MI N Delevan RD · Structure no. 15C0051

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 99W over Hunters Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old 99W over Hunters Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 91 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 6 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld 99W
CrossesHunters Creek
Location1.2 MI N Delevan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36479, -122.19211
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2014)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hunters Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Old 99W over Hunters 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old 99W over Hunters Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 99W over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old 99W over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.