US Bridges

State Route 211 over Salt River

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-211-R75.15 · Structure no. 04 0131

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 211 over Salt River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 211 over Salt River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 74 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,936 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 211
CrossesSalt River
Location01-HUM-211-R75.15
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates40.59552, -124.24217
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2014)
Projected traffic7,936 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 211 over Salt River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is State Route 211 over Salt River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 211 over Salt River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is State Route 211 over Salt River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 211 over Salt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.