US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 541A over Supply Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · N Side of Hoopa Loop Road · Structure no. 00000000000J015

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 541A over Supply Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 541A over Supply Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 541A
CrossesSupply Creek
LocationN Side of Hoopa Loop Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 541A
Coordinates41.05144, -123.68097
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 541A over Supply Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 541A over Supply 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 541A over Supply Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 541A over Supply Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 541A over Supply Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.