US Bridges

State Route 169 over Rube Ranch Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-169-28.49 · Structure no. 04 0306

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 169 over Rube Ranch Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 169 over Rube Ranch 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 4,177 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 169
CrossesRube Ranch Creek
Location01-HUM-169-28.49
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates41.22846, -123.77181
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic4,177 by 2042
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 169 over Rube Ranch Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 169 over Rube Ranch 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 Rube Ranch Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 169 over Rube Ranch Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 169 over Rube Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.