US Bridges

State Route 299 over Clear Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-8.73 · Structure no. 06 0036

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 299 over Clear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesClear Creek
Location02-SHA-299-8.73
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.66449, -122.63544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2009)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 299 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 299 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.