North Bush Street over Orrs Creek
PoorMendocino County, California · 0.2 MI S of Low Gap RD · Structure no. 10C0001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,692
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Bush Street over Orrs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bush Street over Orrs Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,692 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,421 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Bush Street over Orrs Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Bush Street over Orrs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does North Bush Street over Orrs Creek carry?
About 4,692 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Bush Street over Orrs Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns North Bush Street over Orrs Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.