US Bridges

State Route 169 over Rock Chute Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-169-29.83 · Structure no. 04 0220

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 169 over Rock Chute Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 169 over Rock Chute 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,204 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 169
CrossesRock Chute Creek
Location01-HUM-169-29.83
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates41.21276, -123.75949
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2009)
Projected traffic4,204 by 2042
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 169 over Rock Chute Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 169 over Rock Chute 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 169 over Rock Chute Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 169 over Rock Chute Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 169 over Rock Chute Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.