Myrtle Ave over Freshwater Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 4.6 MI E/O SR 101 · Structure no. 04C0177
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,009
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myrtle Ave over Freshwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Myrtle Ave over Freshwater Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,009 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,389 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 Myrtle Ave over Freshwater Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Myrtle Ave over Freshwater 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Myrtle Ave over Freshwater Creek carry?
About 7,009 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Myrtle Ave over Freshwater Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Myrtle Ave over Freshwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.