State Route 271 over South Fork Eel River
FairMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-271-22.57 · Structure no. 10 0037
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1944
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 373 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 271 over South Fork Eel River is a steel truss - thru carrying State Route 271 over South Fork Eel River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 108 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2041. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 271 over South Fork Eel River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.
What condition is State Route 271 over South Fork Eel River 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 State Route 271 over South Fork Eel River carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 271 over South Fork Eel River?
The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 271 over South Fork Eel River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.