US Bridges

State Route 1 over De Haven Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-001-R79.22 · Structure no. 10 0138

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over De Haven Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 1 over De Haven Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesDe Haven Creek
Location01-MEN-001-R79.22
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.65893, -123.78504
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2009)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 1 over De Haven Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over De Haven 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over De Haven Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over De Haven Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over De Haven Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.