US Bridges

Frontage Road over Long Valley Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-61.82 · Structure no. 10 0240Y

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over Long Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frontage Road over Long Valley Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesLong Valley Creek
Location01-MEN-101-61.82
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates39.58738, -123.44892
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2008)
Projected traffic306 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road over Long Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road over Long Valley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage Road over Long Valley Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road over Long Valley Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over Long Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.