US Bridges

North Main Street over Willits Creek (mill Crk)

Good

Mendocino County, California · 0.8 MI N of SR 20-MAIN ST · Structure no. 10C0226

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Willits Creek (mill Crk) is a concrete tee beam carrying North Main Street over Willits Creek (mill Crk) in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesWillits Creek (mill Crk)
Location0.8 MI N of SR 20-MAIN ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.41481, -123.35447
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2019)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Main Street over Willits Creek (mill Crk) built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main Street over Willits Creek (mill Crk) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Main Street over Willits Creek (mill Crk) carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is North Main Street over Willits Creek (mill Crk)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Willits Creek (mill Crk)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.