State Park Road over South Fork Eel River
PoorHumboldt County, California · Benbow State Park · Structure no. 04P0008
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
State Park Road over South Fork Eel River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Park Road over South Fork Eel River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2045. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 16 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 State Park Road over South Fork Eel River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Park Road over South Fork Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does State Park Road over South Fork Eel River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Park Road over South Fork Eel River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns State Park Road over South Fork Eel River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.