Benbow Drive over E Br South Fork Eel Riv
GoodHumboldt County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Oakcrest Ct · Structure no. 04C0101
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 316
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benbow Drive over E Br South Fork Eel Riv is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benbow Drive over E Br South Fork Eel Riv in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benbow Drive over E Br South Fork Eel Riv built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benbow Drive over E Br South Fork Eel Riv 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Benbow Drive over E Br South Fork Eel Riv carry?
About 316 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Benbow Drive over E Br South Fork Eel Riv?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Benbow Drive over E Br South Fork Eel Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.