U.S. Highway 101 over Long Valley Creek
GoodMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-61.32 · Structure no. 10 0097
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Long Valley Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Long Valley Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,590 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Long Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Long Valley 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 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Long Valley Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Long Valley Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Long Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.