US Bridges

Old Gasquet Toll over West Fork Patricks Creek

Fair

Del Norte County, California · 3.5 MI from RTE 199 · Structure no. 01C0033

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gasquet Toll over West Fork Patricks Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Gasquet Toll over West Fork Patricks Creek 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesOld Gasquet Toll
CrossesWest Fork Patricks Creek
Location3.5 MI from RTE 199
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.91458, -123.85476
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic43 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 Old Gasquet Toll over West Fork Patricks Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gasquet Toll over West Fork Patricks 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Gasquet Toll over West Fork Patricks Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Old Gasquet Toll over West Fork Patricks Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gasquet Toll over West Fork Patricks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.