US Bridges

Waddington RD over Salt River

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 1.1 MI N/O Grizzly Bluff · Structure no. 04C0261

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waddington RD over Salt River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Waddington RD over Salt River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaddington RD
CrossesSalt River
Location1.1 MI N/O Grizzly Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.58223, -124.20216
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2014)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Waddington RD over Salt River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waddington RD over Salt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Waddington RD over Salt River carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waddington RD over Salt River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Waddington RD over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.