US Bridges

Pine Creek RD over Soctish Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 2.9 MI N of Bair RD · Structure no. 04C0108

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Creek RD over Soctish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pine Creek RD over Soctish Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Creek RD
CrossesSoctish Creek
Location2.9 MI N of Bair RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHumboldt County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.0868, -123.70909
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2011)
Projected traffic872 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Pine Creek RD over Soctish Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Creek RD over Soctish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Creek RD over Soctish Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Creek RD over Soctish Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Creek RD over Soctish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.