US Bridges

Mountain House RD over Wilson Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 2.8 MI S SR 101 · Structure no. 10C0144

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
572
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain House RD over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mountain House RD over Wilson Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 113 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMountain House RD
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.8 MI S SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.94637, -123.09168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2011)
Projected traffic875 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Mountain House RD over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is Mountain House RD over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain House RD over Wilson Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mountain House RD over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain House RD over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.