California Highways

This number is not assigned to a post-1964 route.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 289 as “easterly of the Bayshore Freeway from San Jose to the highway described in subdivision (a) of Section 553.1, the Hunters Point Freeway”. This route ran from San Jose to Route 230 in San Francisco, providing a tertiary freeway to east of US 101 (to the west was I-280). The portion between US 101 and Route 280 is Route 230; the portion between Route 230 and Route 237 is no longer part of the state highway system (it was part of Route 87, but was deleted in 1970). The remainder of the route is part of Route 87.

This number is not assigned to a post-1964 route.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 290 as “[LRN 60] northwest of Santa Monica to [LRN 4] near Tunnel Station”. This is the proposed "Reseda" Freeway, segment (a) of Route 14, from Route 1 (near Sunset) to Route 5 near the Route 405/Route 5 tunnel (actually, Balboa Boulevard).

This number is not assigned to a post-1964 route.

In 1961, Chapter 1838 defined LRN 291 as “[LRN 158] near Western Avenue to 25th Street in San Pedro”. This was Route 213.

In 1963, Chapter 1729 added the language "The commission may allocate from the State Highway Fund the necessary funds for the construction of all or any portion of said route when the County of Los Angeles and the Cities of Los Angeles and Torrance have entered into a co-operative agreement with the department wherein the said cities and county shall furnish to the state of California without charge all right-of-way necessary and agree to pay one-half the cost of plans and construction." However, this language never took effect, and the equivalent change was made to Chapter 385's Route 213.

Also in 1963, Chapter 2155 added a second definition of LRN 291, this time from [LRN 48] near Boonville to [LRN 1] near Ukiah, but this never took effect. In the post-1963 reality, that route was added as Route 253.

This number is not assigned to a post-1964 route.

In 1961, Chapter 2013 defined LRN 292 as “[LRN 68] in the vicinity of the Guadalupe River to [LRN 239] in the vicinity of Pearl Avenue.” This is part of present-day Route 87.

In 1963, Chapter 1698 changed [LRN 239] to [LRN 114], but this change never took effect.

This number is not assigned to a post-1964 route.

In 1963, Chapter 1898 defined LRN 294 as “[LRN 1] in Eureka across Humboldt Bay to the Samoa Pennisula”. However, this addition did not take effect; instead, the route was added by the same act as Route 255.

This number is not assigned to a post-1964 route.

In 1961, Chapter 1382 defined LRN 295 as “LRN 21 near Wicks Corner to Paradise.” This is present-day Route 191.

This number is not assigned to a post-1964 route.

In 1963, Chapters 890 and 901 defined LRN 296 as “the Avenue of the Giants, comprising a portion of the former Redwood Highway through and connecting a number of state parks, from Route 101 near the Sylvandale interchange to Route 101 near the Redcrest interchange.” However, this definition did not happen due to the great renumbering; instead, the route was defined as post-1963 Route 254.

1. From Route 101 near Arcata to Route 395 at Alturas.

   
   

   	As defined in 1963, this segment was actually two segments: “(a) Route 101 near Arcata to Route 5 at Redding via Weaverville. (b) Route 5 at Redding to Route 395 at Alturas.” In 1998, Chapter 828 combned segments (a) and (b), giving “(a) Route 101 near Arcata to Route 395 at Alturas.” This eliminated the discontinuity in Redding, which arose due to a short multiplex with Route 273 in downtown Redding. At the northerly (now southerly) junction of Route 299 (Eureka Way) and Route 273 (Market Street), Route 299 eastbound went south on Route 273 for about two blocks, then made a left turn towards Tehama Street east to the Route 299 freeway headed towards I-5; Route 299 westbound from I-5 merged into Shasta Street, then made the right turn on Market (Route 273) and then the left to Eureka Way. Note that this short multiplex was not of equal distances westbound and eastbound. Between Adin and Canby, this route is cosigned with Route 139, although it is legislatively Route 299. In 2002, a highway location routing was adopted along Lake Boulevard from Route 273 to I-5. This segment of Route 273 from Route 299 at Market Street to Route 273 at Lake Boulevard will be cosigned Route 273/Route 299. The former Route 299 segment from Route 299 at Market Street to I-5 will be designated as Route 44. The connecting segment of US 395 between the end of this segment and the start of the next segment is cosigned as US 395/US 299, although it is legislatively US 395.
   	This was signed as US 299 in October 1934. The segment of Route 299 between US 101 and Redding was LRN 20. The portion between US 101 and Weaverville was defined in 1915; the remainder of the route to I-5 in Redding was defined in 1909. The segement of Route 299 between Redding and US 395 was LRN 28. The portion between Redding and Alturas was defined in 1909; the remainder was defined in 1915.
   	There are plans to add east and westbound passing lanes near Douglas City between Little Browns Creek Bridge and Trinity River Bridge #5-18. July 2005 CTC Agenda. This is constructed to freeway standards from Route 101 to E of Blue Lake, and from Route 5 to the Old Oregon Trail. The following sections are constructed to freeway standards: (1) from Route 101 to east of Blue Lake; (2) from Route 5 in Redding to Old Oregon Trail. There are currently plans to realign the Buckhorn Grade in Shasta and Trinity Counties. This currently is in the Environmental Report preparation phase. [July 2002 CTC Agenda, 2.2.a] In January 2008, the CTC relinquished right of way in the county of Trinity, at Steel Bridge Road, consisting of a reconstructed and relocated county road. In 2007, the CTC considered a request for funding from the Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA), which was not recommended for funding. This request was for the Buckhorn Grade realignment. The CTC considered the route adoption for a highway location along Lake Blvd in the Citty of Redding from Route 273 at Lake Blvd to I-5. In his 2006 Strategic Growth Plan, Governor Schwartzenegger proposed improvements to the Route 299/Route 44/Route 36 area. These would complete "Buckhorn" to allow STAA trucks to travel direct from I-5 at Redding to US 101 near Eureka and into the Port of Humboldt, now prohibited due to the existing curvilinear alignment that causes truck off tracking. This is the only viable alternative to get STAA trucks into the north coast. STAA trucks cannot access the Port on US 101 north due to environmental restrictions at Richardson's Grove that pre-empt major improvements to the route. Route 44 widening reduces congestion in the Redding urbanized area and also improves inter-regional through movement for people and goods. In February 2006, the CTC considered relinquishment of two segments: (a) right of way in the County of Shasta, between Goose Valley Road and Mackinac Street, consisting of reconstructed and relocated county roads; and (b) right of way in the County of Modoc, at the intersection with County Roads 54, 82 and 83, consisting of reconstructed and relocated county roads.. The SAFETEA-LU act, enacted in August 2005 as the reauthorization of TEA-21, provided the following expenditures on or near this route: High Priority Project #2080: Reduce congestion and boost economies through safer access to the coast by realigning Route 299 between Trinity and Shasta Counties. $5,600,000.
   	The segment between US 101 and Redding is named the "Trinity Scenic Byway". It was named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 126, Chapter 131, in 1992. The portion between the Shasta county line and the Modoc county line is named the "Lassen State Highway". It was named by Resolution Chapter 498 in 1911.
   	Bridge 04-036, over the Mad River in Humboldt county, is named the "Thomas L. De Vore Memorial Bridge". It was built in 1965, and was named by Senate Concurrent Resolution 94, Chapter 229, in the same year. Thomas L. De Vore was killed in action in World War II on February 1, 1943. Bridge 04-042, at Redwood Creek in Humboldt county, is named the "Don O. O'Kane Memorial Bridge". It was built in 1965, and was named by Senate Concurrent Resolution 58, Chapter 178 in 1970. Don Hunter O'Kane was the publisher of the Humboldt Standard newspaper from 1935 to 1946 and an avid supporter of the development of the state highway system. Bridge 04-050, 8 mi E of Willow Creek over the south fork of the Trinity River in Humboldt county, is named the "Hlel-Din Memorial Bridge". It was built in 1988, and named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 158, Chapter 112, in the same year. The Native American village of Hlel-Din was an important gathering place for many tribes to exchange ideas and goods and to seek marriage partners, until it's destruction in the 1850's. Bridge 05-006 over the Trinity River in Trinity county is named the "William D. Abarr Memorial Bridge". William D. Abarr, a Caltrans heavy equipment operator, died January 25, 1983, in a massive mudslide on SR 299 in Trinity County. It was named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, Chapter 126, in 1984. Bridge 05-082 over the Trinity River, 3.5 mi E of the Humboldt county line in Trinity county, is named the "Charles William Carpenter Memorial Bridge". It was built in 1989, and was named by Senate Concurrent Resolution 25, Chapter 84, the same year. Trinity County deputy Sheriff Charles William Carpenter was killed in the line of duty on the morning of July 13, 1928, while attempting to arrest three robbery suspects. Bridge 05-0081, over the Trinity River, is named the "Raymond A. Nachand Memorial Bridge". It was named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 176, Chapter 160 in 1998. Raymond A. Nachand, a 22 year Division of Highways employee, started the "Ironside Museum" at Hawkins Bar with his wife, Jo Ann, in 1976. This route also has the following Safety Roadside Rest Areas: Francis B. Mathews Memorial Rest Area (Salyer), in Trinity County, 3 mi E of Salyer. Named in memory of Francis B. Mathews. Mr. Mathews was a well respected attorney and community leader in Trinity and Humboldt Counties for over 50 years. He was also a a real estate developer, logger, builder, fishing boat and marina owner. Although he was known largely for his representation of timber, logging, and sawmill companies, his pro bono services and dedication to the citizens of Trinity and Humboldt Counties and the Hoopa and Yurok Indian tribes were well known throughout the region. His reputation for integrity and his dedication to community endeavors were unsurpassed. As an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Francis B. Mathews sat on the scout council and was an active fundraiser and contributor to the scouting programs in Trinity and Humboldt Counties. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was instrumental in the founding of Trinity Village at Hawkins Bar in Trinity County, a large planned community built upon reclaimed land. Lastly he was a naturalist and lifetime birdwatcher who donated his entire bird book collection of over 3,000 books to California State University, Humboldt. Named by Senate Concurrent Resolution 38, Chapter 110, September 17, 2001. Moon Lim Lee (Weaverville), in Trinity County, 5 mi E of Weaverville. Named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 88, Chapter 16, in 1986. It was named in honor of Moon Lim Lee by the State of California Transportation Department. Moon Lim Lee's name comes from the activities of his father, Lim Sue Kin. The father operated a Weaverville restaurant in the late 1800s with the name, Sam Lee. Located on Main Street, its name means three fold prosperity in a Cantonese dialect. Lim Sue Kin became widely know as Sam Lee, Thus, the family name changed in a manner not uncommon for that period. Moon Lim Lee was a prominent businessman and served on many boards and committees that worked for the betterment of of Trinity County. He was appointed by Governor Ronald Reagan to the California Highway Commission in 1967 and served as a commissioner for eight years. His effort in saving Won Lim Miao helped produce Weaverville Joss House State Park. [Information from the Heritage West Books website on California's Chinese Heritage] Hillcrest, in Shasta County, 3.9 mi E of Montgomery C.B.
   	[SHC 263.8] From Route 101 near Arcata to Route 96 near Willow Creek; and from Route 3 near Weaverville to Route 5 near Redding.
   	[SHC 253.8] Entire portion. Added to the Freeway and Expressway system in 1959.
   	[SHC 263.8] From Route 89 near Burney to Route 139 near Canby.

   
   

2. From Route 395 near Alturas to the Nevada state line via Cedarville.

   
   

   	This segment remains unchanged from its 1963 definition.
   	Route dates back at least as far as October 1934, when it was originally signed as US 299, and was a signficant historical route. It was unable to maintain its signage as a US route as it does not cross state lines.

• Cal-NExUS Exit Numbering: Route 299 East
• Cal-NExUS Exit Numbering: Route 299 West

• Finding US 299 (Casey Cooper)

Overall statistics for Route 299:

• Total Length (1995): 307 miles
• Average Daily Traffic (1992): 150 to 44,500
• Milage Classification: Rural: 300; Sm. Urban: 1; Urbanized: 6.
• Previous Federal Aid Milage: FAP: 281 mi; FAS: 26 mi.
• Functional Classification: Prin. Arterial: 161 mi; Minor Arterial: 120 mi; Collector: 26 mi.
• Significant Summits: Berry Summit (2859 ft); Buckhorn Summit (3212 ft); Hatchet Mt. Summit (4366 ft); Big Valley Mt. Summit (4603 ft); Adin Pass (5173 ft); and Cedar Pass (6305 ft).
• Counties Traversed: Humboldt, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Modoc.

[SHC 164.18] Between Route 101 and Route 89, and between Route 139 and Route 395.