State Route 96 over Pearch Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-096-R39.48 · Structure no. 04 0240
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 377 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Pearch Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 96 over Pearch Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2046. The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long and 34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 96 over Pearch Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 96 over Pearch 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 Pearch Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Pearch Creek?
The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Pearch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.