State Route 197 over Little Mill Creek
GoodDel Norte County, California · 01-DN-197-6.14 · Structure no. 01 0084
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 197 over Little Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 197 over Little Mill Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 197 over Little Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 197 over Little Mill 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 2021.
How much traffic does State Route 197 over Little Mill Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 197 over Little Mill Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 197 over Little Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.