US Bridges

State Route 299 over Grass Valley Creek

Fair

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-299-65.80 · Structure no. 05 0010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
569 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Grass Valley Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 299 over Grass Valley Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,565 by 2040. The structure is 569 ft (173.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesGrass Valley Creek
Location02-TRI-299-65.80
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.67174, -122.82254
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length569 ft (173.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2009)
Projected traffic4,565 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Grass Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is State Route 299 over Grass Valley Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 299 over Grass Valley Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Grass Valley Creek?

The structure is 569 ft (173.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Grass Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.