Gibson Lane over East Fork Russian River
PoorMendocino County, California · 0.4 MI W Eel River RD · Structure no. 10C0164
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 561
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gibson Lane over East Fork Russian River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gibson Lane over East Fork Russian River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gibson Lane over East Fork Russian River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gibson Lane over East Fork Russian River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Gibson Lane over East Fork Russian River carry?
About 561 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gibson Lane over East Fork Russian River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Gibson Lane over East Fork Russian River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.