US Bridges

State Route 128 over Dry Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-128-43.44 · Structure no. 10 0131

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 128 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 128 over Dry Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,575 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesState Route 128
CrossesDry Creek
Location01-MEN-128-43.44
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates38.89109, -123.18316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2009)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 128 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 128 over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 128 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 128 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 128 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.