State Route 1 over Elk Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-001-31.35 · Structure no. 10 0120
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Elk Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 1 over Elk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 1 over Elk Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.