US Bridges

State Route 299 over Dry Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-31.50 · Structure no. 06 0046

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,475
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 299 over Dry Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 72 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 4,475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,267 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesDry Creek
Location02-SHA-299-31.50
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.63852, -122.24156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,475 (2009)
Projected traffic10,267 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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

About 4,475 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 299 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.