US Bridges

Lake Earl Drive over Jordan Creek

Fair

Del Norte County, California · 3.7 MI N of RTE 101 · Structure no. 01C0017

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Earl Drive over Jordan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Earl Drive over Jordan Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 71 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Earl Drive
CrossesJordan Creek
Location3.7 MI N of RTE 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDel Norte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.80661, -124.16743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2004)
Projected traffic5,273 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lake Earl Drive over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Lake Earl Drive over Jordan 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 Lake Earl Drive over Jordan Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Earl Drive over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Earl Drive over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.