US Bridges

State Route 299 over West Branch Burney Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-75.06 · Structure no. 06 0063

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over West Branch Burney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 299 over West Branch Burney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,281 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesWest Branch Burney Creek
Location02-SHA-299-75.06
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.88201, -121.66546
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2009)
Projected traffic8,281 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Branch Burney Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is State Route 299 over West Branch Burney 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 West Branch Burney Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over West Branch Burney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over West Branch Burney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.