US Highway 399

Background

US 399 was a rather short highway that went from Ventura to Pumpkin Center, just south of Bakersfield. It was and still is (as SR-33) the main road connecting Ventura and Santa Barbara to the San Joaquin Valley. The nearest roads to the San Joaquin Valley are I-5 (US 99), over 40 miles to the east and SR-166 which is 106 miles to the north via US 101. It also provides access to the Los Padres National Forest, the former home of the endangered California Condor.

US 399 was replaced by SR-33 in 1964

US 399 at a Glance

Original Routing

Map above is from 1939 and shows the complete route of US 399. © H.M. Gousha Company.

US 399 started at US 101 in Ventura where SR-33 is now. It then followed SR-33 north to the intersection with SR-166 where it was co-signed with SR-166 as SR-33 is today. It continued north from SR-166 to SR-119. It then followed SR-119 to its end at SR-99 (US 99).

Current Status in California

US 399 was completely decommissioned on July 1, 1964. The original routing still exists as SR-33 and SR-119.

Intersections With Other US Highways

• US 101 in Ventura
• US 99 near Pumpkin Center

US 399 Guide

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