US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Austin Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-R23.82 · Structure no. 10 0224

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Austin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Austin Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,830 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesAustin Creek
Location01-MEN-101-R23.82
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates39.14118, -123.19608
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2009)
Projected traffic26,830 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Austin Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Austin Creek 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Austin Creek carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Austin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.