State Route 96 over Bluff Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-096-28.27 · Structure no. 04 0063
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 1997 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Bluff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 96 over Bluff Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2046. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 96 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 96 over Bluff 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 96 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.