Childs Hill Road over East Fork Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadDel Norte County, California · 5.3 Miles East of US 101 · Structure no. 01P0021
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Childs Hill Road over East Fork Mill Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Childs Hill Road over East Fork 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Childs Hill Road over East Fork Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Childs Hill Road over East Fork 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 Childs Hill Road over East Fork Mill Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Childs Hill Road over East Fork Mill Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Childs Hill Road over East Fork Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.