US Bridges

State Route 299 over Glendale DR

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-299-R3.78 · Structure no. 04 0186

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Glendale DR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 299 over Glendale DR in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,228 by 2045. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesGlendale DR
Location01-HUM-299-R3.78
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.90063, -124.02467
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2009)
Projected traffic14,228 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Glendale DR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 299 over Glendale DR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 299 over Glendale DR carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Glendale DR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Glendale DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.