FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE ROUTE 299

Carrying STATE ROUTE 299 over BIEBER CREEK

02-LAS-299-19.83, Lassen, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 299

The STATE ROUTE 299 bridge in Lassen, California carries STATE ROUTE 299 over BIEBER CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,050 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How STATE ROUTE 299 compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
108
Bridges in Lassen · 9 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 299 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1979
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
07 0050

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 Lassen 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 Lassen, California 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 1,050 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 24.3 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 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.

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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