US Bridges

Albert Etter Ra RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 0.2 MI Sw/O Etrsbg-Hnydw · Structure no. 04C0143

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albert Etter Ra RD over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albert Etter Ra RD over Bear Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbert Etter Ra RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI Sw/O Etrsbg-Hnydw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHumboldt County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.13716, -123.99939
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.8 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Albert Etter Ra RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albert Etter Ra RD over Bear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Albert Etter Ra RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Albert Etter Ra RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns Albert Etter Ra RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.