US Bridges

Alderpoint RD over Mcmahon Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 14 MI N/O Alderpoint · Structure no. 04C0090

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alderpoint RD over Mcmahon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alderpoint RD over Mcmahon Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2044. 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).

CarriesAlderpoint RD
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location14 MI N/O Alderpoint
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32005, -123.66235
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2008)
Projected traffic339 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alderpoint RD over Mcmahon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Alderpoint RD over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alderpoint RD over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alderpoint RD over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.