South Fork Road over South Fork Smith River
GoodDel Norte County, California · 6.5 MI SE JCT RTE 199 · Structure no. 01C0038
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 446 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 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 334 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 446 ft (135.8 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 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.