US Bridges

Alderpoint RD over Martin Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 6.7 MI South Bridgeville · Structure no. 04C0084

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alderpoint RD over Martin Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alderpoint RD over Martin Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAlderpoint RD
CrossesMartin Creek
Location6.7 MI South Bridgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.36706, -123.72898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2008)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Alderpoint RD over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alderpoint RD over Martin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Alderpoint RD over Martin Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alderpoint RD over Martin Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alderpoint RD over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.