US Bridges

IRR Mina RD over North Fork Eel River

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 4.2 MI S Trinity CO Line · Structure no. 10C0060

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Mina RD over North Fork Eel River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR Mina RD over North Fork Eel River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

CarriesIRR Mina RD
CrossesNorth Fork Eel River
Location4.2 MI S Trinity CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.93775, -123.34931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2011)
Projected traffic162 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.1 mi (153 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR Mina RD over North Fork Eel River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Mina RD over North Fork Eel River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR Mina RD over North Fork Eel River carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR Mina RD over North Fork Eel River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Mina RD over North Fork Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.