Old HWY 99 W over Oat Creek
GoodTehama County, California · 0.1 MI N of Flores Ave · Structure no. 08C0115
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 99 W over Oat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 99 W over Oat Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,586 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 99 W over Oat Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 99 W over Oat 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 99 W over Oat Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 99 W over Oat Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 99 W over Oat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.