US Bridges

Old HWY 99 over Willow Creek

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 1.0 MI S Gazelle-Callahan · Structure no. 02C0203

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 99 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 99 over Willow Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld HWY 99
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.0 MI S Gazelle-Callahan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.50837, -122.51715
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2011)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 HWY 99 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 99 over Willow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 99 over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 99 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 99 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.