South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River
FairDel Norte County, California · 6.1 Mile SE of RTE 199 · Structure no. 01C0037
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 473 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 334
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Fork Road over South 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 South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River carry?
About 334 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River?
The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.