US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Ncra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-R22.16 · Structure no. 10 0187L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Ncra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over Ncra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN 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 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,007 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesNcra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN
Location01-MEN-101-R22.16
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates39.11745, -123.19571
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.
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2009)
Projected traffic13,007 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SB over Ncra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Ncra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN 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 SB over Ncra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Ncra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Ncra/Nwp RR & Norgard LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.