US Bridges

Philo Greenwood RD over Navarro River

Poor

Mendocino County, California · 0.4 MI W of SR 128 · Structure no. 10C0032

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philo Greenwood RD over Navarro River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Philo Greenwood RD over Navarro River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 76 years old, older 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesPhilo Greenwood RD
CrossesNavarro River
Location0.4 MI W of SR 128
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.08553, -123.48488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2014)
Projected traffic438 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philo Greenwood RD over Navarro River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Philo Greenwood RD over Navarro River 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 Philo Greenwood RD over Navarro River carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Philo Greenwood RD over Navarro River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Philo Greenwood RD over Navarro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.