U.S. Highway 101 over CO RD South Fork Eel Riv
GoodMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-R106.57 · Structure no. 10 0218
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 505 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over CO RD South Fork Eel Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over CO RD South Fork Eel Riv in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 55 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,733 by 2041. The structure is 505 ft (154 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over CO RD South Fork Eel Riv built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over CO RD South Fork Eel Riv 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 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over CO RD South Fork Eel Riv carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over CO RD South Fork Eel Riv?
The structure is 505 ft (154 m) long with a longest span of 249 ft (75.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over CO RD South Fork Eel Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.