State Route 299 over Rush Creek
GoodModoc County, California · 02-MOD-299-6.32 · Structure no. 03 0003
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 299 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 299 over Rush Creek in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 299 over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 299 over Rush 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 299 over Rush Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 299 over Rush Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 299 over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.