US Bridges

State Route 299 over Hillside

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-299-R42.30 · Structure no. 04 0217

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Hillside is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 299 over Hillside in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,628 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesHillside
Location01-HUM-299-R42.30
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.89526, -123.60947
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2009)
Projected traffic5,628 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hillside built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 299 over Hillside 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 Hillside carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Hillside?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.