U.S. Highway 101 over Ten Mile Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-66.50 · Structure no. 10 0024
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,750
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Ten Mile Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,773 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Ten Mile 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 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 6,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.