US Bridges

State Route 299 over Manzanita Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-299-28.99 · Structure no. 05 0009

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Manzanita Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 299 over Manzanita Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 102 years old, older 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesManzanita Creek
Location02-TRI-299-28.99
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.7392, -123.2443
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2009)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2045
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Manzanita Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is State Route 299 over Manzanita Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 299 over Manzanita Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Manzanita Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Manzanita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.