Eel River RD over Eel River
FairMendocino County, California · 5 MI N Main in Pottr Vly · Structure no. 10C0013
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 570 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eel River RD over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eel River RD over Eel River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eel River RD over Eel River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eel River RD over Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Eel River RD over Eel River carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Eel River RD over Eel River?
The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Eel River RD over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.