U.s. Highway 199 over Middle Fork Smith River

Good Condition64 years old3,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyDel Norte
Location01-dn-199-19.99
CarriesU.s. Highway 199
CrossesMiddle Fork Smith River
Coordinates41.86078, -123.87237

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length279.9 ft (85.3 m)
Max Span143.0 ft (43.6 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area887.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,100 (2009)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number01 0019

Nearby Bridges

U.s. Highway 199 over Middle Fork Smith River 0.7 mi Fair US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River 1.6 mi Good U.s. Highway 199 over Patrick Creek 1.7 mi Good Old Gasquet Toll over Eighteen Mile Creek 2.0 mi Poor US Highway 199 NB over Hillside Above River 2.4 mi Fair U.s. Highway 199 over Middle Fork Smith River 2.7 mi Fair U.s. Highway 199 over Middle Fork Smith River 2.8 mi Good Patricks Creek RD over Shelly Creek 2.9 mi Good No Data Entered over No Data Entered 3.0 mi Poor U.s. Highway 199 over Middle Fork Smith River 3.2 mi Good