US Bridges

Pine Avenue over Burright Creek

Fair

Mendocino County, California · 1 MI E E Side Potter Vly · Structure no. 10C0209

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Avenue over Burright Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pine Avenue over Burright Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Avenue
CrossesBurright Creek
Location1 MI E E Side Potter Vly
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMendocino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.29271, -123.07748
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2011)
Projected traffic218 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Avenue over Burright Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Avenue over Burright 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Avenue over Burright Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pine Avenue over Burright Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Avenue over Burright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.