US Bridges

State Route 1 over Ten Mile River

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-001-69.65 · Structure no. 10 0274

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,480 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over Ten Mile River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2043. The structure is 1,480 ft (451 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesTen Mile River
Location01-MEN-001-69.65
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.54581, -123.76128
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,480 ft (451 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2009)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Ten Mile River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Ten Mile River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 1,480 ft (451 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.