Hearst-Willits RD over Haehl Creek
FairMendocino County, California · 0.8 MI E JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 10C0140
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,375
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hearst-Willits RD over Haehl Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hearst-Willits RD over Haehl Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hearst-Willits RD over Haehl Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hearst-Willits RD over Haehl 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Hearst-Willits RD over Haehl Creek carry?
About 1,375 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hearst-Willits RD over Haehl Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hearst-Willits RD over Haehl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.