US Bridges

Sherwood Road over Dutch Henry Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 1.5 MI S of RTE 101 · Structure no. 10C0120

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Road over Dutch Henry Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherwood Road over Dutch Henry Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSherwood Road
CrossesDutch Henry Creek
Location1.5 MI S of RTE 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.5835, -123.46412
Functional classRural Local

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2011)
Projected traffic940 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sherwood Road over Dutch Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Road over Dutch Henry 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 Sherwood Road over Dutch Henry Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Road over Dutch Henry Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Road over Dutch Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.