State Route 254 over Elk Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-254-10.43 · Structure no. 04 0008
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 565
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 254 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 254 over Elk Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 254 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 254 over Elk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 254 over Elk Creek carry?
About 565 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 254 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 254 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.