US Bridges

Hamilton Road over Powderhouse Creek

Good

Del Norte County, California · 4 Miles East of US 101 · Structure no. 01P0022

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over Powderhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Road over Powderhouse Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesPowderhouse Creek
Location4 Miles East of US 101
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.72828, -124.08071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Road over Powderhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Road over Powderhouse 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 Hamilton Road over Powderhouse Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over Powderhouse Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over Powderhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.