Bear Canyon Road over South Fork Eel River
FairHumboldt County, California · 0.3 MI Sw/O Redwood DR · Structure no. 04C0129
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 650 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Canyon Road over South Fork Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Canyon Road over South Fork Eel River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2045. The structure is 650 ft (198 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Canyon Road over South Fork Eel River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Canyon Road over South Fork Eel River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Canyon Road over South Fork Eel River carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bear Canyon Road over South Fork Eel River?
The structure is 650 ft (198 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Canyon Road over South Fork Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.