FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD GASQUET TOLL

Carrying OLD GASQUET TOLL over WEST FORK PATRICKS CREEK

3.5 MI FROM RTE 199, Del Norte, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD GASQUET TOLL

The OLD GASQUET TOLL bridge in Del Norte, California carries OLD GASQUET TOLL over WEST FORK PATRICKS CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.

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

How OLD GASQUET TOLL compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of California bridges
96
Bridges in Del Norte · 11 in Poor condition
OLD GASQUET TOLL 17.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.3
Serviceability /30
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.5 m (110 ft)
Deck Width
5.3 m (17 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
01C0033

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD GASQUET TOLL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • 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 5/9, 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 30 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 Fair 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 17.5 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 1960, making it 66 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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