Howe Creek Road over Howe Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 1.0 MI S/O Blue Slide RD · Structure no. 04C0133
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Creek Road over Howe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howe Creek Road over Howe Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 Howe Creek Road over Howe Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howe Creek Road over Howe 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Howe Creek Road over Howe Creek carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Howe Creek Road over Howe Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Creek Road over Howe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.