US Bridges

El Roble Oc over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-19.68 · Structure no. 10 0076

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Roble Oc over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Roble Oc over U.S. Highway 101 in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Roble Oc
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location01-MEN-101-19.68
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.08355, -123.18231
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2010)
Projected traffic438 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was El Roble Oc over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Roble Oc over U.S. Highway 101 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 2023.

How much traffic does El Roble Oc over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Roble Oc over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns El Roble Oc over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.