US Bridges

Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 13.4 MI W US 101 · Structure no. 10C0158

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 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 culvert carrying Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesOrr Springs RD
CrossesSouth Fork Big River
Location13.4 MI W US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.23565, -123.37512
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2011)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River 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 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 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Orr Springs RD over South Fork Big River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.