State Route 1 over Jug Handle Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-001-56.74 · Structure no. 10 0154
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 388 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,350
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 1 over Jug Handle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 1 over Jug Handle Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,644 by 2043. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 1 over Jug Handle Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is State Route 1 over Jug Handle 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 1 over Jug Handle Creek carry?
About 10,350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 1 over Jug Handle Creek?
The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 1 over Jug Handle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.