US Bridges

Geneva Road over Lost Man Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 0.8 Miles East of Jct. Hw · Structure no. 8480002P0000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Geneva Road over Lost Man Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geneva Road over Lost Man Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesGeneva Road
CrossesLost Man Creek
Location0.8 Miles East of Jct. Hw
RouteFederal Lands Road 17
Coordinates41.32717, -124.01564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic144 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
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 Geneva Road over Lost Man Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Geneva Road over Lost Man 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Geneva Road over Lost Man Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Geneva Road over Lost Man Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Geneva Road over Lost Man Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.