Branscomb RD over South Fork Eel River
GoodMendocino County, California · 1.5 MI E Wilderness Rdge · Structure no. 10C0081
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branscomb RD over South Fork Eel River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Branscomb RD over South Fork Eel River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.7 mi (154 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branscomb RD over South Fork Eel River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Branscomb RD over South Fork Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Branscomb RD over South Fork Eel River carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Branscomb RD over South Fork Eel River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Branscomb RD over South Fork Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.