US Bridges

Treatment Plant RD over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-R21.80 · Structure no. 10 0185

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Treatment Plant RD over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Treatment Plant RD over U.S. Highway 101 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTreatment Plant RD
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location01-MEN-101-R21.80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.11211, -123.19588
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Treatment Plant RD over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is Treatment Plant RD over U.S. Highway 101 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 Treatment Plant RD over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Treatment Plant RD over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Treatment Plant RD over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.