US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Frog Woman Slide

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-101-4.95 · Structure no. 10 0289

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
520 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Frog Woman Slide is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over Frog Woman Slide in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,652 by 2043. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesFrog Woman Slide
Location01-MEN-101-4.95
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.91298, -123.05338
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2009)
Projected traffic22,652 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 US Highway 101 over Frog Woman Slide built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over Frog Woman Slide 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over Frog Woman Slide carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over Frog Woman Slide?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over Frog Woman Slide?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.