Old 99W over Freshwater Creek
GoodColusa County, California · 0.3 MI N Freshwater RD · Structure no. 15C0087
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,797
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 99W over Freshwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 99W over Freshwater Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,881 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Old 99W over Freshwater Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Old 99W over Freshwater 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old 99W over Freshwater Creek carry?
About 1,797 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old 99W over Freshwater Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Old 99W over Freshwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.