US Bridges

State Route 299 over North Fork Trinity River

Good

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-299-36.89 · Structure no. 05 0011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,325
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over North Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 299 over North Fork Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,696 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesNorth Fork Trinity River
Location02-TRI-299-36.89
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.76995, -123.12786
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,325 (2009)
Projected traffic2,696 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 North Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 299 over North Fork Trinity River 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 North Fork Trinity River carry?

About 3,325 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 299 over North Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over North Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.