Reynolds Highway over Outlet Creek
PoorPosted for loadMendocino County, California · 1.1 MI West of US 101 · Structure no. 10C0174
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reynolds Highway over Outlet Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Reynolds Highway over Outlet Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reynolds Highway over Outlet Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Reynolds Highway over Outlet Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Reynolds Highway over Outlet Creek carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Reynolds Highway over Outlet Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Reynolds Highway over Outlet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.