STATE ROUTE 20
Carrying STATE ROUTE 20 over RUSSIAN RIV, NCRA/NWP RR
01-MEN-020-33.63, Mendocino, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 20
The STATE ROUTE 20 bridge in Mendocino, California carries STATE ROUTE 20 over RUSSIAN RIV, NCRA/NWP RR. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 134.1 meters (440 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE ROUTE 20 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 134.1 m (440 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 10 0182
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
STATE ROUTE 20 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare STATE ROUTE 20 against other structures in Mendocino and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 20?
STATE ROUTE 20 in Mendocino, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE ROUTE 20 inspected?
STATE ROUTE 20's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 20 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 20?
STATE ROUTE 20 has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 20?
STATE ROUTE 20 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STATE ROUTE 20 and does age affect safety?
STATE ROUTE 20 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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