US Bridges

State Route 1 SB over Oceanside Bluff

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-001-3.81 · Structure no. 10 0124

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 SB over Oceanside Bluff is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 SB over Oceanside Bluff in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,519 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 1 SB
CrossesOceanside Bluff
Location01-MEN-001-3.81
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates38.79673, -123.56925
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2009)
Projected traffic4,519 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 State Route 1 SB over Oceanside Bluff built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 SB over Oceanside Bluff 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 1 SB over Oceanside Bluff carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 SB over Oceanside Bluff?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 SB over Oceanside Bluff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.