Eel River Drive over Salmon Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 0.2 MI S of US 101 · Structure no. 04C0092
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 644
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eel River Drive over Salmon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Eel River Drive over Salmon Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eel River Drive over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eel River Drive over Salmon 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Eel River Drive over Salmon Creek carry?
About 644 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eel River Drive over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Eel River Drive over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.