US Bridges

State Route 96 over Supply Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-096-11.62 · Structure no. 04 0136

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 96 over Supply Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 96 over Supply Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,363 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 96
CrossesSupply Creek
Location01-HUM-096-11.62
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates41.0534, -123.67703
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2009)
Projected traffic3,363 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Supply Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 96 over Supply 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 Supply Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 96 over Supply Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 96 over Supply Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.