State Route 20 over Cold Creek
GoodMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-020-R38.31 · Structure no. 10 0041
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 20 over Cold Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 20 over Cold Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,887 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 20 over Cold Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 20 over Cold 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does State Route 20 over Cold Creek carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 20 over Cold Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 20 over Cold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.