US Bridges

US Highway 101 over East Hill Road

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-44.99 · Structure no. 10 0157

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over East Hill Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over East Hill Road 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,566 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesEast Hill Road
Location01-MEN-101-44.99
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates39.39117, -123.33538
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2017)
Projected traffic24,566 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 over East Hill Road built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 over East Hill Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over East Hill Road carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is US Highway 101 over East Hill Road?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over East Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.