US Bridges

State Route 299 over West Fork Stillwater Crk

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-299-27.28 · Structure no. 06 0169

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over West Fork Stillwater Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 299 over West Fork Stillwater Crk in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 59 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 6 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,525 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesWest Fork Stillwater Crk
Location02-SHA-299-27.28
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.62073, -122.31815
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2009)
Projected traffic11,525 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Fork Stillwater Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is State Route 299 over West Fork Stillwater Crk 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 West Fork Stillwater Crk carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over West Fork Stillwater Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Route 299 over West Fork Stillwater Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.