US Bridges

Arlington Avenue over Francis Creek

Fair

Humboldt County, California · Just W SR 211 in Ferndale · Structure no. 04C0249

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Avenue over Francis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Arlington Avenue over Francis Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArlington Avenue
CrossesFrancis Creek
LocationJust W SR 211 in Ferndale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58438, -124.26016
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic540 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Arlington Avenue over Francis Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Avenue over Francis 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 Arlington Avenue over Francis Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Avenue over Francis Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Avenue over Francis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.