Golden Gate DR over Van Duzen River
GoodHumboldt County, California · 0.5 MI S of SR 36 · Structure no. 04C0126
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Golden Gate DR over Van Duzen River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Golden Gate DR over Van Duzen River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2046. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 25 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Golden Gate DR over Van Duzen River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Golden Gate DR over Van Duzen River 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 Golden Gate DR over Van Duzen River carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Golden Gate DR over Van Duzen River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Golden Gate DR over Van Duzen River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.