FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE ROUTE 299

Carrying STATE ROUTE 299 over PONY BAR CREEK

02-TRI-299-5.94, Trinity, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 299

The STATE ROUTE 299 bridge in Trinity, California carries STATE ROUTE 299 over PONY BAR CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 51.2 meters (168 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,080 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STATE ROUTE 299 compares

▲ 11.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of California bridges
194
Bridges in Trinity · 8 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 299 43.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
9.6
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
51.2 m (168 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,080 vehicles/day
Structure Number
05 0043

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE ROUTE 299 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STATE ROUTE 299 against other structures in Trinity and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 299?

STATE ROUTE 299 in Trinity, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATE ROUTE 299 inspected?

STATE ROUTE 299's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,080 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 299 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 299?

STATE ROUTE 299 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 299?

STATE ROUTE 299 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STATE ROUTE 299 and does age affect safety?

STATE ROUTE 299 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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