US Bridges

State Route 299 over UP RR Amtrk Division

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-23.91-RDG · Structure no. 06 0035

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over UP RR Amtrk Division is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 299 over UP RR Amtrk Division in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,176 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesUP RR Amtrk Division
Location02-SHA-299-23.91-RDG
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.58681, -122.39542
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2021)
Projected traffic27,176 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 UP RR Amtrk Division built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 299 over UP RR Amtrk Division 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 UP RR Amtrk Division carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over UP RR Amtrk Division?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over UP RR Amtrk Division?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.