US Bridges

State Route 299 over US Highway 101

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Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-299-0.01-ARC · Structure no. 04 0161

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying State Route 299 over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,925 by 2047. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-299-0.01-ARC
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.89704, -124.08347
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2009)
Projected traffic15,925 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 299 over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is State Route 299 over US Highway 101 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 State Route 299 over US Highway 101 carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over US Highway 101?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.