Mendocino Pass RD over Middle Fork Eel River
FairMendocino County, California · 10.5 MI East of Covelo · Structure no. 10C0080
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 415 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 779
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mendocino Pass RD over Middle Fork Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mendocino Pass RD over Middle Fork Eel River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 35 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mendocino Pass RD over Middle Fork Eel River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mendocino Pass RD over Middle 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 Mendocino Pass RD over Middle Fork Eel River carry?
About 779 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mendocino Pass RD over Middle Fork Eel River?
The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mendocino Pass RD over Middle Fork Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.