US Bridges

US Highway 101 N over Route 20

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-T43.75 · Structure no. 10 0128R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 N over Route 20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 N over Route 20 in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,283 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 N
CrossesRoute 20
Location01-MEN-101-T43.75
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates39.37569, -123.32511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,283 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 N over Route 20 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 N over Route 20 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 US Highway 101 N over Route 20 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is US Highway 101 N over Route 20?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 N over Route 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.