BREEN MEMORIAL RD
Carrying BREEN MEMORIAL RD over MILL CREEK
JEDEDIAH SMITH STATE PARK, Del Norte, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BREEN MEMORIAL RD
The BREEN MEMORIAL RD bridge in Del Norte, California carries BREEN MEMORIAL RD over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 44.8 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BREEN MEMORIAL RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 44.8 m (147 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01P0005
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BREEN MEMORIAL RD 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 BREEN MEMORIAL RD 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 BREEN MEMORIAL RD?
BREEN MEMORIAL RD in Del Norte, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BREEN MEMORIAL RD inspected?
BREEN MEMORIAL RD'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BREEN MEMORIAL RD 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 BREEN MEMORIAL RD?
BREEN MEMORIAL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BREEN MEMORIAL RD?
BREEN MEMORIAL RD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is BREEN MEMORIAL RD and does age affect safety?
BREEN MEMORIAL RD was built in 1949, making it 77 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.
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