US Bridges

IRR East Lane over Mill Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 1.0 MI E of SR 162 · Structure no. 10C0128

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR East Lane over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR East Lane over Mill Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIRR East Lane
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0 MI E of SR 162
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.79448, -123.21369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2011)
Projected traffic1,109 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 IRR East Lane over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR East Lane over Mill 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 IRR East Lane over Mill Creek carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR East Lane over Mill Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR East Lane over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.