State Route 99 over Salt Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-099-24.84 · Structure no. 08 0019
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 over Salt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 99 over Salt Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1947, 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,361 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is State Route 99 over Salt 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.