US Bridges

State Route 128 over Maple Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-128-36.15 · Structure no. 10 0055

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 128 over Maple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 128 over Maple Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesState Route 128
CrossesMaple Creek
Location01-MEN-128-36.15
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates38.92606, -123.29615
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2009)
Projected traffic3,163 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 128 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is State Route 128 over Maple 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 128 over Maple Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 128 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 128 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.