US Bridges

Briceland RD over Redwood Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 10 MI E Shelter Cove RD · Structure no. 04C0003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,836
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briceland RD over Redwood Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Briceland RD over Redwood Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesBriceland RD
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location10 MI E Shelter Cove RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHumboldt County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.12643, -123.84803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2008)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Briceland RD over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briceland RD over Redwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Briceland RD over Redwood Creek carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Briceland RD over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Briceland RD over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.