US Bridges

W169-N101 Connectr over Hoppow Creek

Fair

Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-169-R0.03 · Structure no. 01 0026F

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W169-N101 Connectr over Hoppow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W169-N101 Connectr over Hoppow Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesW169-N101 Connectr
CrossesHoppow Creek
Location01-DN-169-R0.03
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates41.52341, -124.03385
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2011)
Projected traffic760 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W169-N101 Connectr over Hoppow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W169-N101 Connectr over Hoppow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does W169-N101 Connectr over Hoppow Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W169-N101 Connectr over Hoppow Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W169-N101 Connectr over Hoppow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.