US Bridges

Reeves Canyon Road over Forsythe Creek

Good

Mendocino County, California · 0.5 MI West of US 101 · Structure no. 10C0216

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeves Canyon Road over Forsythe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Reeves Canyon Road over Forsythe Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesReeves Canyon Road
CrossesForsythe Creek
Location0.5 MI West of US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.27873, -123.26072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Reeves Canyon Road over Forsythe Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeves Canyon Road over Forsythe 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Reeves Canyon Road over Forsythe Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reeves Canyon Road over Forsythe Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Reeves Canyon Road over Forsythe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.