US Bridges

Lighthouse Road over Mill Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 1.5 MI SW of Mattole RD · Structure no. 04C0250

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lighthouse Road over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lighthouse Road over Mill Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesLighthouse Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Mattole RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.29766, -124.30781
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2011)
Projected traffic4 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Lighthouse Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lighthouse Road over Mill Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Lighthouse Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lighthouse Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lighthouse Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.