US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Red Mountain Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-M100.46 · Structure no. 10 0035

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Red Mountain Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Red Mountain Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 70 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,243 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesRed Mountain Creek
Location01-MEN-101-M100.46
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates39.92932, -123.76154
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2009)
Projected traffic9,243 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Red Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Red Mountain Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Red Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.