US Bridges

Geysers Rd/Cr 101A over Ash Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 0.6 MI SE of US HWY 101 · Structure no. 10C0203

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geysers Rd/Cr 101A over Ash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Geysers Rd/Cr 101A over Ash Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesGeysers Rd/Cr 101A
CrossesAsh Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of US HWY 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.85231, -123.0288
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2010)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Geysers Rd/Cr 101A over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geysers Rd/Cr 101A over Ash 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 Geysers Rd/Cr 101A over Ash Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Geysers Rd/Cr 101A over Ash Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Geysers Rd/Cr 101A over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.