US Bridges

State Route 169 over Mawah Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-169-24.98 · Structure no. 04 0305

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 169 over Mawah Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 169 over Mawah 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, projected to reach 4,204 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 169
CrossesMawah Creek
Location01-HUM-169-24.98
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates41.27047, -123.78573
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic4,204 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 169 over Mawah Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 169 over Mawah 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 169 over Mawah Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is State Route 169 over Mawah Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 169 over Mawah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.