US Bridges

County Road 99W over Bird Creek

Good

Yolo County, California · 0.65 MI SE of CR 8 · Structure no. 22C0048

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,196
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 99W over Bird Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 99W over Bird Creek in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 106 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2047. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 99W
CrossesBird Creek
Location0.65 MI SE of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.85604, -121.94236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2015)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2047
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 99W over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is County Road 99W over Bird 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 99W over Bird Creek carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is County Road 99W over Bird Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 99W over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.