US Bridges

SR 197 (n Bank Rd) over Sultan Creek

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Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-197-4.98 · Structure no. 01 0082

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 197 (n Bank Rd) over Sultan Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 197 (n Bank Rd) over Sultan Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 197 (n Bank Rd)
CrossesSultan Creek
Location01-DN-197-4.98
RouteState Highway 197
CountyDel Norte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.85861, -124.11778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2009)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 197 (n Bank Rd) over Sultan Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 197 (n Bank Rd) over Sultan 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 197 (n Bank Rd) over Sultan Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 197 (n Bank Rd) over Sultan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 197 (n Bank Rd) over Sultan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.