US Bridges

State Route 99 over Antelope Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-099-R18.02 · Structure no. 08 0161

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over Antelope Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,981 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location02-TEH-099-R18.02
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates40.10853, -122.11082
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2015)
Projected traffic8,981 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Antelope Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

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

How long is State Route 99 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.