US Bridges

Fish Rock RD over Pardaloe Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 5.30 MI W SR 128 · Structure no. 10C0145

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Rock RD over Pardaloe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fish Rock RD over Pardaloe Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Rock RD
CrossesPardaloe Creek
Location5.30 MI W SR 128
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMendocino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.89198, -123.3476
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2011)
Projected traffic164 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Fish Rock RD over Pardaloe Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Rock RD over Pardaloe 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Fish Rock RD over Pardaloe Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fish Rock RD over Pardaloe Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Rock RD over Pardaloe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.