US Bridges

Kneeland RD over North Fork Yager Creek

Poor

Humboldt County, California · 14.3 MI N of Bridgeville · Structure no. 04C0042

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kneeland RD over North Fork Yager Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kneeland RD over North Fork Yager Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesKneeland RD
CrossesNorth Fork Yager Creek
Location14.3 MI N of Bridgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61349, -123.85208
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kneeland RD over North Fork Yager Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kneeland RD over North Fork Yager Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Kneeland RD over North Fork Yager Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Kneeland RD over North Fork Yager Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Kneeland RD over North Fork Yager Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.