State Route 299 over Fall River
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-91.39 · Structure no. 06 0068
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 299 over Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 299 over Fall River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,705 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 299 over Fall River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is State Route 299 over Fall 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 Fall River carry?
About 3,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is State Route 299 over Fall River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 299 over Fall River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.