Fifth ST (old 99W) over Salt Creek
GoodColusa County, California · 0.4 MI S Freshwater RD · Structure no. 15C0086
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,219
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth ST (old 99W) over Salt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fifth ST (old 99W) over Salt Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 3,219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,673 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth ST (old 99W) over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Fifth ST (old 99W) over Salt 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 2022.
How much traffic does Fifth ST (old 99W) over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,219 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fifth ST (old 99W) over Salt Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth ST (old 99W) over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.