US Bridges

Moore Ave over West Branch Russian Riv

Poor

Mendocino County, California · 0.1 MI E JCT N State ST · Structure no. 10C0048

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
367 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,776
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Ave over West Branch Russian Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Ave over West Branch Russian Riv in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 67 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 2,776 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,336 by 2042. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMoore Ave
CrossesWest Branch Russian Riv
Location0.1 MI E JCT N State ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.23321, -123.20107
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,776 (2011)
Projected traffic3,336 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Ave over West Branch Russian Riv built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Moore Ave over West Branch Russian Riv 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 Moore Ave over West Branch Russian Riv carry?

About 2,776 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Moore Ave over West Branch Russian Riv?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Ave over West Branch Russian Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.