US Bridges

Minot Creek Road over Mynot Creek

Good

Del Norte County, California · 0.1 MI E of RTE 101 · Structure no. 01C0040

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minot Creek Road over Mynot Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Minot Creek Road over Mynot Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMinot Creek Road
CrossesMynot Creek
Location0.1 MI E of RTE 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.5545, -124.05343
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2003)
Projected traffic306 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Minot Creek Road over Mynot Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minot Creek Road over Mynot Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minot Creek Road over Mynot Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Minot Creek Road over Mynot Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m).

Who owns Minot Creek Road over Mynot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.