US Bridges

State Route 96 over Camp Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-096-R37.25 · Structure no. 04 0066

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,085
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 96 over Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 96 over Camp Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,085 vehicles a day, projected to reach 511 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 96
CrossesCamp Creek
Location01-HUM-096-R37.25
RouteState Highway 96
CountyHumboldt County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.29694, -123.55758
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2009)
Projected traffic511 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 State Route 96 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 96 over Camp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 96 over Camp Creek carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 96 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 96 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.