U.S. Highway 101 over Feliz Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-10.68 · Structure no. 10 0003
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 344 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Feliz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Feliz Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 91 years old, older 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.
It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,546 by 2043. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Feliz Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Feliz 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Feliz Creek carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Feliz Creek?
The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Feliz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.