BRICELAND ROAD
Carrying BRICELAND ROAD over REDWOOD CREEK (REDWAY)
WHITTEMORE STATE PARK, Humboldt, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRICELAND ROAD
The BRICELAND ROAD bridge in Humboldt, California carries BRICELAND ROAD over REDWOOD CREEK (REDWAY). It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.8 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 260 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 20.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRICELAND 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
- 1938
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 30.8 m (101 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.1 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 260 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 04P0001
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 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRICELAND 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 BRICELAND 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 BRICELAND ROAD?
BRICELAND ROAD in Humboldt, 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 BRICELAND ROAD inspected?
BRICELAND 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 260 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRICELAND 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 BRICELAND ROAD?
BRICELAND ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRICELAND ROAD?
BRICELAND ROAD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is BRICELAND ROAD and does age affect safety?
BRICELAND ROAD was built in 1938, making it 88 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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