West Branch Road over West Branch Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadDel Norte County, California · 5.4 MI S of Hamilton Road · Structure no. 01P0017
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
West Branch Road over West Branch Mill Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Branch Road over West Branch Mill Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Branch Road over West Branch Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Branch Road over West Branch Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does West Branch Road over West Branch Mill Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is West Branch Road over West Branch Mill Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns West Branch Road over West Branch Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.