Sherwood RD over Sherwood Creek
PoorMendocino County, California · 0.5 MI W JCT Sherwood RD · Structure no. 10C0018
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherwood RD over Sherwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherwood RD over Sherwood Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherwood RD over Sherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherwood RD over Sherwood 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sherwood RD over Sherwood Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sherwood RD over Sherwood Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Sherwood RD over Sherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.