US Bridges

Old 99W over Lurline Creek

Good

Colusa County, California · 2.0 MI North of Haas RD · Structure no. 15C0089

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 99W over Lurline Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 99W over Lurline 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOld 99W
CrossesLurline Creek
Location2.0 MI North of Haas RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.21213, -122.1831
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2014)
Projected traffic1,443 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 Old 99W over Lurline 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 Lurline 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 Old 99W over Lurline Creek carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 99W over Lurline Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old 99W over Lurline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.