US Bridges

Bridge ST over Scotia Mill Pond

Fair

Humboldt County, California · Near JCT Main ST Scotia · Structure no. 04C0081

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,055
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Scotia Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bridge ST over Scotia Mill Pond in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesScotia Mill Pond
LocationNear JCT Main ST Scotia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.48428, -124.10372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2014)
Projected traffic3,670 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over Scotia Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Scotia Mill Pond 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 Bridge ST over Scotia Mill Pond carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Scotia Mill Pond?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Scotia Mill Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.