Center Valley RD over Baechtel Creek
GoodMendocino County, California · 0.8 MI E SH 101 · Structure no. 10C0169
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,166
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Valley RD over Baechtel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Center Valley RD over Baechtel Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Valley RD over Baechtel Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Valley RD over Baechtel Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Center Valley RD over Baechtel Creek carry?
About 1,166 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Center Valley RD over Baechtel Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Center Valley RD over Baechtel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.