US Bridges

East RD over West Branch Russian Riv

Fair

Mendocino County, California · E of JCT W RD & Tomki RD · Structure no. 10C0096

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
846
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East RD over West Branch Russian Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East RD over West Branch Russian Riv in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEast RD
CrossesWest Branch Russian Riv
LocationE of JCT W RD & Tomki RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.31288, -123.21762
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2011)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 East RD over West Branch Russian Riv built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is East RD over West Branch Russian Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does East RD over West Branch Russian Riv carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East RD over West Branch Russian Riv?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East RD over West Branch Russian Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.