Forest Road 452 over Hare Creek
PoorMendocino County, California · West of JCT Forest RD 400 · Structure no. 10F0057
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Forest Road 452 over Hare Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Forest Road 452 over Hare Creek in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road 452 over Hare Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road 452 over Hare Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Road 452 over Hare Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road 452 over Hare Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road 452 over Hare Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.