US Bridges

Redwood DR over Dean Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · N/O Redway Adj to US 101 · Structure no. 04C0158

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,978
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwood DR over Dean Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Redwood DR over Dean Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRedwood DR
CrossesDean Creek
LocationN/O Redway Adj to US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.14151, -123.80879
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2008)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Redwood DR over Dean Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redwood DR over Dean 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 Redwood DR over Dean Creek carry?

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Redwood DR over Dean Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Redwood DR over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.