Hamilton Road over East Fork Mill Creek
FairDel Norte County, California · 2.8 Miles East of US 101 · Structure no. 01P0012
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Road over East Fork Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Road over East Fork Mill Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hamilton Road over East Fork Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Hamilton Road over East Fork Mill 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 Hamilton Road over East Fork Mill Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Road over East Fork Mill Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Road over East Fork Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.