US Bridges

State Route 299 over BNSF RY

Good

Lassen County, California · 02-LAS-299-11.89 · Structure no. 07 0027

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over BNSF RY is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 299 over BNSF RY in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesBNSF RY
Location02-LAS-299-11.89
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates41.10012, -121.17649
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2009)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 299 over BNSF RY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 299 over BNSF RY carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over BNSF RY?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over BNSF RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.