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Del Norte County, California · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- No Data Entered over No Data Entered in Del Norte County, California, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 42 of the 97 inventoried bridges in Del Norte County rated fair (43.3%); 9 (9.3%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 35 ft |
| Location | S11 T18N R3E |
| NBI structure number | 051051000001039 |
| Condition class | Fair |
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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