US Bridges

Old Oregon Trail over Stillwater Creek Tribtry

Good

Shasta County, California · 1.5 MI S ST RTE 299 · Structure no. 06C0329

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Oregon Trail over Stillwater Creek Tribtry is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Oregon Trail over Stillwater Creek Tribtry in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,621 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Oregon Trail
CrossesStillwater Creek Tribtry
Location1.5 MI S ST RTE 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.60368, -122.31446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2012)
Projected traffic6,621 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Oregon Trail over Stillwater Creek Tribtry built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Oregon Trail over Stillwater Creek Tribtry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Oregon Trail over Stillwater Creek Tribtry carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Oregon Trail over Stillwater Creek Tribtry?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Oregon Trail over Stillwater Creek Tribtry?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.