FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD GASQUET TOLL

Carrying OLD GASQUET TOLL over EIGHTEEN MILE CREEK

5 MI FROM ROUTE 199, Del Norte, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD GASQUET TOLL

The OLD GASQUET TOLL bridge in Del Norte, California carries OLD GASQUET TOLL over EIGHTEEN MILE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How OLD GASQUET TOLL compares

▲ 3.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of California bridges
96
Bridges in Del Norte · 11 in Poor condition
OLD GASQUET TOLL 34.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.1 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
01C0032

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

OLD GASQUET TOLL is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare OLD GASQUET TOLL against other structures in Del Norte and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for OLD GASQUET TOLL?

OLD GASQUET TOLL in Del Norte, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD GASQUET TOLL inspected?

OLD GASQUET TOLL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD GASQUET TOLL is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for OLD GASQUET TOLL?

OLD GASQUET TOLL has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD GASQUET TOLL?

OLD GASQUET TOLL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD GASQUET TOLL and does age affect safety?

OLD GASQUET TOLL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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