State Route 96 over Bluff Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-096-R28.91 · Structure no. 04 0225
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 402 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Bluff Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying State Route 96 over Bluff Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2046. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 96 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 540 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 273 ft (83.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.