US Bridges

State Route 169 over Terwer Creek

Good

Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-169-2.58 · Structure no. 01 0077

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 169 over Terwer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 169 over Terwer Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 169
CrossesTerwer Creek
Location01-DN-169-2.58
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates41.52177, -123.99662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2009)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 State Route 169 over Terwer Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 169 over Terwer Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 169 over Terwer Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 169 over Terwer Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 169 over Terwer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.