Berta RD over Elk River
FairHumboldt County, California · 0.14 MI W Elk River RD · Structure no. 04C0047
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 518
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berta RD over Elk River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Berta RD over Elk River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Berta RD over Elk River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Berta RD over Elk River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Berta RD over Elk River carry?
About 518 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Berta RD over Elk River?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Berta RD over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.