State Route 299 over Pit River
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-84.48 · Structure no. 06 0067
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 721 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 299 over Pit River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 299 over Pit River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 92 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,415 by 2045. The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 299 over Pit River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is State Route 299 over Pit River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 299 over Pit River carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 299 over Pit River?
The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 299 over Pit River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.