US Bridges

State Route 20 over Russian River RR Calpell

Good

Mendocino County, California · 01-MEN-020-33.62 · Structure no. 10 0310

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
862 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Russian River RR Calpell is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 20 over Russian River RR Calpell in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2044. The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesRussian River RR Calpell
Location01-MEN-020-33.62
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.24292, -123.20097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length862 ft (262.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2019)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 20 over Russian River RR Calpell built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 20 over Russian River RR Calpell 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 20 over Russian River RR Calpell carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over Russian River RR Calpell?

The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Russian River RR Calpell?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.