Steele RD over Tenmile Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 0.3 MI W of US 101 · Structure no. 10C0112
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 347
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steele RD over Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steele RD over Tenmile Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steele RD over Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steele RD over Tenmile 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 Steele RD over Tenmile Creek carry?
About 347 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Steele RD over Tenmile Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Steele RD over Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.