Wilder Ridge Road over Beartrap Creek
FairHumboldt County, California · 1.5 MI S Mattole RD · Structure no. 04C0066
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilder Ridge Road over Beartrap Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilder Ridge Road over Beartrap Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilder Ridge Road over Beartrap Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilder Ridge Road over Beartrap 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wilder Ridge Road over Beartrap Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wilder Ridge Road over Beartrap Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wilder Ridge Road over Beartrap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.