US Bridges

State Route 162 over Rodeo Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-162-10.08 · Structure no. 10 0237

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 162 over Rodeo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 162 over Rodeo Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 162
CrossesRodeo Creek
Location01-MEN-162-10.08
RouteState Highway 162
CountyMendocino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.65054, -123.3438
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2009)
Projected traffic1,274 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 162 over Rodeo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 162 over Rodeo Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 162 over Rodeo Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 162 over Rodeo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 162 over Rodeo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.