US Bridges

School Way over West Branch Russian Riv

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Mendocino County, California · 1.14 MI from US 101 · Structure no. 10C0220

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,521
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Way over West Branch Russian Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying School Way over West Branch Russian Riv in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,521 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool Way
CrossesWest Branch Russian Riv
Location1.14 MI from US 101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMendocino County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.26515, -123.20876
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span226 ft (69 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,521 (2014)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 School Way over West Branch Russian Riv built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Way over West Branch Russian Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does School Way over West Branch Russian Riv carry?

About 3,521 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is School Way over West Branch Russian Riv?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (69 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns School Way over West Branch Russian Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.