US Bridges

State Route 299 over Churn Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-25.71 · Structure no. 06 0043R

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Churn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 299 over Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 60 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,227 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesChurn Creek
Location02-SHA-299-25.71
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.61505, -122.34665
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2009)
Projected traffic8,227 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

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

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Churn Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Churn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.