Branscomb RD over Cahto Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 22.32 MI E from SH 1 · Structure no. 10C0100
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 478
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branscomb RD over Cahto Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Branscomb RD over Cahto Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branscomb RD over Cahto Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Branscomb RD over Cahto 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 Branscomb RD over Cahto Creek carry?
About 478 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Branscomb RD over Cahto Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns Branscomb RD over Cahto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.