US Bridges

State Route 299 over Little Browns Creek

Good

Trinity County, California · 02-TRI-299-54.54 · Structure no. 05 0086

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,375
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 299 over Little Browns Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 299 over Little Browns Creek in Trinity County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,375 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,779 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesState Route 299
CrossesLittle Browns Creek
Location02-TRI-299-54.54
RouteState Highway 299
Coordinates40.69501, -122.92905
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,375 (2009)
Projected traffic7,779 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 299 over Little Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 299 over Little Browns 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 Little Browns Creek carry?

About 5,375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Route 299 over Little Browns Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 299 over Little Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.