US Bridges

State Route 99 over N Branch N Fork Mill Crk

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-099-14.05 · Structure no. 08 0166

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over N Branch N Fork Mill Crk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 99 over N Branch N Fork Mill Crk in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,773 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesN Branch N Fork Mill Crk
Location02-TEH-099-14.05
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates40.05296, -122.10066
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2015)
Projected traffic8,773 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 over N Branch N Fork Mill Crk built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over N Branch N Fork Mill Crk 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 N Branch N Fork Mill Crk carry?

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

How long is State Route 99 over N Branch N Fork Mill Crk?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over N Branch N Fork Mill Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.