US Bridges

Grizzly Bluff Road over Williams Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · SE of Ferndale · Structure no. 04C0258

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grizzly Bluff Road over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grizzly Bluff Road over Williams Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesGrizzly Bluff Road
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationSE of Ferndale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.57129, -124.24788
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grizzly Bluff Road over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grizzly Bluff Road over Williams 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grizzly Bluff Road over Williams Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grizzly Bluff Road over Williams Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Grizzly Bluff Road over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.