Smith Point over South Fork Eel River
FairHumboldt County, California · Old Smith Point · Structure no. 04C0239
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 555 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Point over South Fork Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Point over South Fork Eel River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2045. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Point over South Fork Eel River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Point over South Fork Eel River 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 Smith Point over South Fork Eel River carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Point over South Fork Eel River?
The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Point over South Fork Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.