US Bridges

State Route 271 over Cedar Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-271-5.22 · Structure no. 10 0031

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
609 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 271 over Cedar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 271 over Cedar Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 271
CrossesCedar Creek
Location01-MEN-271-5.22
RouteState Highway 271
Coordinates39.84828, -123.7009
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length609 ft (185.6 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic255 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 271 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 271 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 271 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 271 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 271 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.