State Route 299 over Whiskey Creek(wskytwn Lk
PoorShasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-14.17 · Structure no. 06 0096
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 875 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 299 over Whiskey Creek(wskytwn Lk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 299 over Whiskey Creek(wskytwn Lk in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,039 by 2041. The structure is 875 ft (266.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Whiskey Creek(wskytwn Lk built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 299 over Whiskey Creek(wskytwn Lk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 299 over Whiskey Creek(wskytwn Lk carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 299 over Whiskey Creek(wskytwn Lk?
The structure is 875 ft (266.6 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 299 over Whiskey Creek(wskytwn Lk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.