Old HWY 99 W over Red Bank Creek
FairTehama County, California · 1.1 MI South of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0117
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,199
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 99 W over Red Bank Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Old HWY 99 W over Red Bank 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 11,199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,529 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Red Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 99 W over Red Bank 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 Red Bank Creek carry?
About 11,199 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 99 W over Red Bank Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 99 W over Red Bank Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.