US Bridges

Orr Springs Road over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-26.39 · Structure no. 10 0198

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,588
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orr Springs Road over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Orr Springs Road over U.S. Highway 101 in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,155 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOrr Springs Road
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location01-MEN-101-26.39
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.17659, -123.21306
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,588 (2009)
Projected traffic3,155 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Orr Springs Road over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orr Springs Road over U.S. Highway 101 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Orr Springs Road over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 2,588 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orr Springs Road over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Orr Springs Road over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.