US Bridges

State Route 299 over North Fork Mad River

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-299-R11.02 · Structure no. 04 0194

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over North Fork Mad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 299 over North Fork Mad River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,991 by 2045. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesNorth Fork Mad River
Location01-HUM-299-R11.02
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.91329, -123.91647
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2009)
Projected traffic4,991 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Fork Mad River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is State Route 299 over North Fork Mad River 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 North Fork Mad River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over North Fork Mad River?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over North Fork Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.