East Road over Salt Hollow Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 2.15 MI N SH 20 · Structure no. 10C0058
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,439
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Road over Salt Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Road over Salt Hollow Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,439 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,562 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Road over Salt Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is East Road over Salt Hollow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does East Road over Salt Hollow Creek carry?
About 4,439 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is East Road over Salt Hollow Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns East Road over Salt Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.