Patricks Creek Rd over Shelly Creek
Del Norte County, California · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Patricks Creek Rd over Shelly Creek in Del Norte County, California, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1979).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 46 of the 97 inventoried bridges in Del Norte County rated good (47.4%); 9 (9.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 63 ft |
| Location | 2.3 Mile N/o US Hwy 199 |
| NBI structure number | 01C0034 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the California department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Del Norte County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 101 over Elk Creek | 1944 | 21,500 | Good |
| U.S. Highway 101 over Gilbert Creek | 1953 | 7,300 | Good |
| U.S. Highway 101 over Rowdy Creek | 1951 | 7,250 | Good |
| U.S. Highway 101 over Dominie Creek | 2021 | 7,250 | Good |
| U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank Rd | 2023 | 7,200 | Good |
| U.S. Highway 101 over Smith River Overflow | 1955 | 6,700 | Good |
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