US Bridges

State Route 96 over Hostler Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-096-R13.26 · Structure no. 04 0294

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,505
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 96 over Hostler Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 96 over Hostler Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,302 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 96
CrossesHostler Creek
Location01-HUM-096-R13.26
RouteState Highway 96
CountyHumboldt County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.07436, -123.68679
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,505 (2009)
Projected traffic3,302 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hostler Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,505 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 96 over Hostler Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 96 over Hostler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.