US Bridges

State Route 255 over Marina Road

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-255-0.66-EUR · Structure no. 04 0281

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 255 over Marina Road is a steel arch - deck carrying State Route 255 over Marina Road in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,941 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesState Route 255
CrossesMarina Road
Location01-HUM-255-0.66-EUR
RouteState Highway 255
Coordinates40.81245, -124.15813
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2010)
Projected traffic8,941 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 255 over Marina Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 255 over Marina Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 255 over Marina Road carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 255 over Marina Road?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns State Route 255 over Marina Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.