State Route 169 over Cappell Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-169-22.37 · Structure no. 04 0304
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 169 over Cappell Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 169 over Cappell Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,177 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 169 over Cappell Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 169 over Cappell 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 Cappell Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 169 over Cappell Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 169 over Cappell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.