A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 115,500 vehicles per day and is 55 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 65.3 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 28 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 674 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 28 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 115,500 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 78 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1971
55 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Box Beam (Multiple)
Total Length
674 ft
205.4 m
Deck Width
78 ft
23.8 m
Spans
4
sections between supports
Max Span
149 ft
longest unsupported section (45.5 m)
Traffic Lanes
5 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
28 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
115,500vehicles/day
38.55065°N, 121.42348°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Box Beam (Multiple)
A prestressed concrete box beam bridge combines hollow box sections with prestressing technology, enabling longer spans with reduced weight and material usage.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.