US Bridges

State Route 299 over Bieber Creek

Good

Lassen County, California · 02-LAS-299-19.83 · Structure no. 07 0050

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Bieber Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 299 over Bieber Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 97 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,448 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesBieber Creek
Location02-LAS-299-19.83
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates41.14661, -121.04826
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2009)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 299 over Bieber Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is State Route 299 over Bieber 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 299 over Bieber Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 299 over Bieber Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Route 299 over Bieber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.