IRR BIA RTE 15 over Hostler Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 3 KM North of Hoopa · Structure no. 00000000000J013
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 15 over Hostler Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 15 over Hostler Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 IRR BIA RTE 15 over Hostler Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 15 over Hostler 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 15 over Hostler Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 15 over Hostler Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 15 over Hostler Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.