US Bridges

State Route 299 over Montgomery Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-56.74 · Structure no. 06 0058

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Montgomery Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 299 over Montgomery Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,253 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location02-SHA-299-56.74
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.8414, -121.92405
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2020)
Projected traffic4,253 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Montgomery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.