US Bridges

Mendocino Pass RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 8.0 MI E/O Covelo · Structure no. 10C0097

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mendocino Pass RD over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mendocino Pass RD over Williams Creek 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 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMendocino Pass RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location8.0 MI E/O Covelo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.81744, -123.13345
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2011)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mendocino Pass RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mendocino Pass RD over Williams 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mendocino Pass RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mendocino Pass RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mendocino Pass RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.