US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Haehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-46.43-WLTS · Structure no. 10 0165

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
6,001 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Haehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over Haehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,566 by 2041. The structure is 6,001 ft (1,829.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesHaehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST
Location01-MEN-101-46.43-WLTS
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates39.40934, -123.34097
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length6,001 ft (1,829.1 m)
Longest span217 ft (66 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2017)
Projected traffic24,566 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Haehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 over Haehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST 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 over Haehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over Haehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST?

The structure is 6,001 ft (1,829.1 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over Haehl Baechtl Cv RD C ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.