SALMON CREEK ROAD
Carrying SALMON CREEK ROAD over SALMON CREEK
2.65 MI AVE OF THE GIANTS, Humboldt, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SALMON CREEK ROAD
The SALMON CREEK ROAD bridge in Humboldt, California carries SALMON CREEK ROAD over SALMON CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 43.3 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 226 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SALMON CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 43.3 m (142 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 226 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04C0056
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • 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
SALMON CREEK ROAD 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 SALMON CREEK ROAD against other structures in Humboldt 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 SALMON CREEK ROAD?
SALMON CREEK ROAD in Humboldt, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SALMON CREEK ROAD inspected?
SALMON CREEK ROAD'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 226 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SALMON CREEK ROAD 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 SALMON CREEK ROAD?
SALMON CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SALMON CREEK ROAD?
SALMON CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SALMON CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
SALMON CREEK ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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