Gasquet Flat Road over Middle Fork Smith River
FairDel Norte County, California · 0.1 Mile N/O RTE 199 · Structure no. 01C0010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gasquet Flat Road over Middle Fork Smith River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gasquet Flat Road over Middle Fork Smith River in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gasquet Flat Road over Middle Fork Smith River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gasquet Flat Road over Middle Fork Smith River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Gasquet Flat Road over Middle Fork Smith River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gasquet Flat Road over Middle Fork Smith River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gasquet Flat Road over Middle Fork Smith River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.