Forest Road over South Fork Eel River
FairHumboldt County, California · 0.1 MI W/O Redwood DR · Structure no. 04F0001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 500 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Forest Road over South Fork Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over South Fork Eel River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2045. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over South Fork Eel River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road 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 Forest Road over South Fork Eel River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road over South Fork Eel River?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over South Fork Eel River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.