US Bridges

State Route 299 over Willow Creek

Good

Lassen County, California · 02-LAS-299-24.01 · Structure no. 07 0051

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 299 over Willow Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 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, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesWillow Creek
Location02-LAS-299-24.01
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates41.17313, -120.97698
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 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 traffic1,326 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Route 299 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.