US Bridges

Old HWY 99 W over Coyote Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 1.2 MI N Flores Ave · Structure no. 08C0116

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 99 W over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 99 W over Coyote 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,879 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld HWY 99 W
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location1.2 MI N Flores Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.09823, -122.18222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2006)
Projected traffic9,879 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 99 W over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 99 W over Coyote 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 Coyote Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 99 W over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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 Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.