Gualala Road over North Fork Gualala River
PoorPosted for loadMendocino County, California · 2 MI E JCT SR 1 · Structure no. 10C0046
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 187 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gualala Road over North Fork Gualala River is a steel truss - thru carrying Gualala Road over North Fork Gualala River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gualala Road over North Fork Gualala River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gualala Road over North Fork Gualala 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Gualala Road over North Fork Gualala River carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gualala Road over North Fork Gualala River?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Gualala Road over North Fork Gualala River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.