US Bridges

State Route 169 over Martins Ferry School Crk

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-169-29.95 · Structure no. 04 0307

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 169 over Martins Ferry School Crk is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 169 over Martins Ferry School Crk 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 169
CrossesMartins Ferry School Crk
Location01-HUM-169-29.95
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates41.21154, -123.75813
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2009)
Projected traffic407 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Martins Ferry School Crk built?

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

What condition is State Route 169 over Martins Ferry School Crk 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 Martins Ferry School Crk carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 169 over Martins Ferry School Crk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 169 over Martins Ferry School Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.