State Route 99 over Deer Creek Overflow
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-099-5.82 · Structure no. 08 0003
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 over Deer Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 over Deer Creek Overflow in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 104 years old, older 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 5 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,059 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 over Deer Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is State Route 99 over Deer Creek Overflow 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 99 over Deer Creek Overflow carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 over Deer Creek Overflow?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 over Deer Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.