US Bridges

Jack of Hearts Roa over Jack of Hearts Creek

FairPosted for load

Mendocino County, California · 13.5 MI NE of Dehaven · Structure no. 000000000L59882

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

Jack of Hearts Roa over Jack of Hearts Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jack of Hearts Roa over Jack of Hearts Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJack of Hearts Roa
CrossesJack of Hearts Creek
Location13.5 MI NE of Dehaven
CountyMendocino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.72247, -123.65225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack of Hearts Roa over Jack of Hearts Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack of Hearts Roa over Jack of Hearts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Jack of Hearts Roa over Jack of Hearts Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jack of Hearts Roa over Jack of Hearts Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Jack of Hearts Roa over Jack of Hearts Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.