US Bridges

Fairway DR over Martin Slough

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 1 MI East of SR 101 · Structure no. 04C0226

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,240
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway DR over Martin Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fairway DR over Martin Slough in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,038 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFairway DR
CrossesMartin Slough
Location1 MI East of SR 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7585, -124.17061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,240 (2011)
Projected traffic9,038 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairway DR over Martin Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway DR over Martin Slough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fairway DR over Martin Slough carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairway DR over Martin Slough?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway DR over Martin Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.