US Bridges

State Route 99 over New Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-099-22.54 · Structure no. 08 0015

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over New Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 99 over New Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 101 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 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,981 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesNew Creek
Location02-TEH-099-22.54
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates40.16406, -122.15342
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2015)
Projected traffic8,981 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 99 over New Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is State Route 99 over New 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over New Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over New Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over New Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.