Old HWY 99 W over Elder Creek
FairTehama County, California · 3.3 MI N Gyle RD · Structure no. 08C0113
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 99 W over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old HWY 99 W over Elder Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 108 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 99 W over Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Old HWY 99 W over Elder 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 99 W over Elder Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 99 W over Elder Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 99 W over Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.