US Bridges

Old 99W over Stone Corral Creek

Poor

Colusa County, California · 0.6 MI N Mxwl-Sites RD · Structure no. 15C0090

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,976
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 99W over Stone Corral Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 99W over Stone Corral Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 98 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld 99W
CrossesStone Corral Creek
Location0.6 MI N Mxwl-Sites RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.28403, -122.19145
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,976 (2014)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 99W over Stone Corral Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Old 99W over Stone Corral Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Old 99W over Stone Corral Creek carry?

About 1,976 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 99W over Stone Corral Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old 99W over Stone Corral Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.