US Bridges

Dillon Road over Salt River

Good

Humboldt County, California · N of Port Kenyon RD · Structure no. 04C0012

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillon Road over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dillon Road over Salt River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesDillon Road
CrossesSalt River
LocationN of Port Kenyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59469, -124.27482
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2014)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Dillon Road over Salt River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillon Road over Salt River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dillon Road over Salt River carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dillon Road over Salt River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dillon Road over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.