US Bridges

Jackson Ranch RD over Liscomb Slough

Good

Humboldt County, California · 0.25 MI S Foster Ave · Structure no. 04C0185

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ranch RD over Liscomb Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jackson Ranch RD over Liscomb Slough in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJackson Ranch RD
CrossesLiscomb Slough
Location0.25 MI S Foster Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.87964, -124.13048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2011)
Projected traffic515 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jackson Ranch RD over Liscomb Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Ranch RD over Liscomb Slough 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 2021.

How much traffic does Jackson Ranch RD over Liscomb Slough carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Ranch RD over Liscomb Slough?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Ranch RD over Liscomb Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.