US Bridges

Ocean View Drive over Gilbert Creek

Fair

Del Norte County, California · 0.8 MI S of Rt 101 · Structure no. 01C0008

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean View Drive over Gilbert Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ocean View Drive over Gilbert Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean View Drive
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Rt 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDel Norte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.98159, -124.19739
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2004)
Projected traffic761 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ocean View Drive over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean View Drive over Gilbert 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean View Drive over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ocean View Drive over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean View Drive over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.