State Park Road over Little River
PoorMendocino County, California · Van Damme State Park · Structure no. 10P0002
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
State Park Road over Little River is a steel arch - deck carrying State Park Road over Little River in Mendocino County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Park Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Park Road over Little River 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 State Park Road over Little River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Park Road over Little River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns State Park Road over Little River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.