U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Pen RD (private)
FairMendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-R101.06 · Structure no. 10 0251
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Pen RD (private) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Pen RD (private) in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,549 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Pen RD (private) built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Pen RD (private) 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Pen RD (private) carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Pen RD (private)?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Pen RD (private)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.