US Bridges

State Route 299 over Trinity River

Fair

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-299-R58.00 · Structure no. 05 0018

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
817 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Trinity River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 299 over Trinity River in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,779 by 2040. The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesTrinity River
Location02-TRI-299-R58.00
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.65156, -122.9414
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length817 ft (249 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2009)
Projected traffic7,779 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Trinity River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Trinity River?

The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.