US Bridges

State Route 20 over Broaddus Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-020-31.20 · Structure no. 10 0104

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Broaddus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 20 over Broaddus Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,703 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesBroaddus Creek
Location01-MEN-020-31.20
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.40462, -123.38585
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2009)
Projected traffic4,703 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 20 over Broaddus Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 20 over Broaddus 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 20 over Broaddus Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 20 over Broaddus Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Broaddus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.