U.S. Highway 199 over Smith River
GoodDel Norte County, California · 01-DN-199-R11.95 · Structure no. 01 0009
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 371 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 199 over Smith River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 199 over Smith River in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,693 by 2042. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 199 over Smith River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 199 over Smith River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 199 over Smith River carry?
About 3,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 199 over Smith River?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 199 over Smith River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.