Old HWY 99 W over Rice Creek
FairTehama County, California · 4.2 MI N Glenn CO Line · Structure no. 08C0123
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,799
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 99 W over Rice Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old HWY 99 W over Rice Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 111 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 5 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 2,799 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Old HWY 99 W over Rice 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 99 W over Rice Creek carry?
About 2,799 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 99 W over Rice Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 99 W over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.