US Bridges

State Route 175 over Russian River

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-175-0.45 · Structure no. 10 0045

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 175 over Russian River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 175 over Russian River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,467 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 175
CrossesRussian River
Location01-MEN-175-0.45
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates38.97119, -123.10792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2009)
Projected traffic8,467 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 175 over Russian River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 175 over Russian River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 175 over Russian River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 175 over Russian River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 175 over Russian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.