E Side Potter Vly over East Fork Russian River
PoorMendocino County, California · 2.2 MI N RTE 20 · Structure no. 10C0103
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,352
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Side Potter Vly over East Fork Russian River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Side Potter Vly over East Fork Russian River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 E Side Potter Vly over East Fork Russian River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Side Potter Vly over East Fork Russian River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does E Side Potter Vly over East Fork Russian River carry?
About 2,352 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E Side Potter Vly over East Fork Russian River?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns E Side Potter Vly over East Fork Russian River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.