FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PRICE CREEK ROAD

Carrying PRICE CREEK ROAD over PRICE CREEK

0.2 MI W/O BLUE SLIDE RD, Humboldt, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PRICE CREEK ROAD

The PRICE CREEK ROAD bridge in Humboldt, California carries PRICE CREEK ROAD over PRICE CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1951, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 118 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 14.6 metric tons.

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

How PRICE CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 16.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of California bridges
398
Bridges in Humboldt · 25 in Poor condition
PRICE CREEK ROAD 14.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.6
Serviceability /30
10.7
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1951
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
118 vehicles/day
Structure Number
04C0194

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 PRICE CREEK ROAD 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 PRICE 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 PRICE CREEK ROAD?

PRICE CREEK ROAD in Humboldt, 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 PRICE CREEK ROAD inspected?

PRICE 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 118 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PRICE CREEK ROAD 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 PRICE CREEK ROAD?

PRICE CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PRICE CREEK ROAD?

PRICE CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PRICE CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

PRICE CREEK ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1951.

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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