US Bridges

Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River

Good

Mendocino County, California · 14.8 MI W SH 101 · Structure no. 10C0155

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesOrr Springs RD
CrossesSouth Fork Big River
Location14.8 MI W SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.23499, -123.39567
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2011)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.