US Bridges

State Route 99 over Singer Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-099-0.23 · Structure no. 08 0156

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Singer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Singer Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,629 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesSinger Creek
Location02-TEH-099-0.23
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.886, -121.97933
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2015)
Projected traffic16,629 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Singer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Singer 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 March 2023.

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

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Singer Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Singer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.