US Bridges

Old River Road over Morrison Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 4 MI S SR 222 · Structure no. 10C0030

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old River Road over Morrison Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location4 MI S SR 222
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.07952, -123.15961
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2011)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old River Road over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Morrison Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Morrison Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.