Hill Road over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadMendocino County, California · 2.0 MI E Fairbanks RD · Structure no. 10C0111
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill Road over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hill Road over Mill Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hill Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hill Road over Mill Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hill Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hill Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Hill Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.