US Bridges

Road B over Salt Hollow Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 0.8 MI East of East Road · Structure no. 10C0160

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road B over Salt Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road B over Salt Hollow Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoad B
CrossesSalt Hollow Creek
Location0.8 MI East of East Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.25821, -123.18781
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2011)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road B over Salt Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road B over Salt Hollow 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 Road B over Salt Hollow Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Road B over Salt Hollow Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Road B over Salt Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.