Blue Slide Road over Price Creek
FairHumboldt County, California · 3.9 MI NW of U.S.101 · Structure no. 04C0045
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 302
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Slide Road over Price Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Slide Road over Price Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Slide Road over Price Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Slide Road over Price 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Slide Road over Price Creek carry?
About 302 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Slide Road over Price Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Slide Road over Price Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.