Briceland Road over Redwood Creek (redway)
FairHumboldt County, California · Whittemore State Park · Structure no. 04P0001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Briceland Road over Redwood Creek (redway) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Briceland Road over Redwood Creek (redway) in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briceland Road over Redwood Creek (redway) built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briceland Road over Redwood Creek (redway) 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 Briceland Road over Redwood Creek (redway) carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Briceland Road over Redwood Creek (redway)?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Briceland Road over Redwood Creek (redway)?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.