US Bridges

East Perkins ST over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-R24.53-UKI · Structure no. 10 0193

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,350
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Perkins ST over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying East Perkins ST 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 6 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 17,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Perkins ST
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location01-MEN-101-R24.53-UKI
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.15153, -123.19727
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,350 (2012)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Perkins ST over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is East Perkins ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does East Perkins ST over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 17,350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Perkins ST over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East Perkins ST over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.