US Bridges

Route 101N Onramp over Upp Creek

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Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-48.31 · Structure no. 10 0174S

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 101N Onramp over Upp Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 101N Onramp over Upp Creek 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,283 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoute 101N Onramp
CrossesUpp Creek
Location01-MEN-101-48.31
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates39.42972, -123.35581
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2017)
Projected traffic12,283 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Route 101N Onramp over Upp Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 101N Onramp over Upp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 101N Onramp over Upp Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 101N Onramp over Upp Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Route 101N Onramp over Upp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.