US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Rosetti Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-10.46 · Structure no. 10 0087

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Rosetti Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Rosetti Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,546 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesRosetti Creek
Location01-MEN-101-10.46
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.96524, -123.11476
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2009)
Projected traffic22,546 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U.S. Highway 101 over Rosetti Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Rosetti 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Rosetti Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Rosetti Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Rosetti Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.