US Bridges

12th ST over Rohner Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 0.1 Mile North Newburg RD · Structure no. 04C0235

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST over Rohner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 12th ST over Rohner Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th ST
CrossesRohner Creek
Location0.1 Mile North Newburg RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5909, -124.15444
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2015)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th ST over Rohner Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th ST over Rohner 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 12th ST over Rohner Creek carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 12th ST over Rohner Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 12th ST over Rohner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.