Childs Hill Road over Bummer Lake Creek
FairDel Norte County, California · 4.5 MI East of US 101 · Structure no. 01P0018
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Childs Hill Road over Bummer Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Childs Hill Road over Bummer Lake 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 20 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Childs Hill Road over Bummer Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Childs Hill Road over Bummer Lake 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 Childs Hill Road over Bummer Lake Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Childs Hill Road over Bummer Lake Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Childs Hill Road over Bummer Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.