US Bridges

State Route 222 over Russian River

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-222-0.98 · Structure no. 10 0301

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
531 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 222 over Russian River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 222 over Russian River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,151 by 2043. The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 222
CrossesRussian River
Location01-MEN-222-0.98
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates39.13479, -123.18774
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length531 ft (162 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic9,151 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 222 over Russian River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 222 over Russian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 222 over Russian River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 222 over Russian River?

The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 222 over Russian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.