US Bridges

State Route 299 over Salt Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-34.56 · Structure no. 06 0049

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,475
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 299 over Salt Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 102 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 5,733 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesSalt Creek
Location02-SHA-299-34.56
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.66113, -122.19618
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,475 (2009)
Projected traffic5,733 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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

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

How long is State Route 299 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.