US Bridges

State Route 99 over Deer Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-099-5.99 · Structure no. 08 0164

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
461 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over Deer Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,059 by 2040. The structure is 461 ft (140.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesDeer Creek
Location02-TEH-099-5.99
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates39.94664, -122.05299
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length461 ft (140.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2015)
Projected traffic8,059 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Deer 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 March 2023.

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

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 461 ft (140.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.