US Bridges

State Route 299 over Mill Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-299-R4.21 · Structure no. 04 0188

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 299 over Mill Creek 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,291 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesMill Creek
Location01-HUM-299-R4.21
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.89676, -124.01835
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2009)
Projected traffic15,291 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 299 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 299 over Mill 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 State Route 299 over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.