Elk River Road over North Fork Elk River
FairHumboldt County, California · NE Pepper ST · Structure no. 04C0057
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk River Road over North Fork Elk River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elk River Road over North Fork Elk River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk River Road over North Fork Elk River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk River Road over North Fork 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 Elk River Road over North Fork Elk River carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elk River Road over North Fork Elk River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Elk River Road over North Fork Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.