NORTH STATE ST
Carrying NORTH STATE ST over MASONITE HAUL ROAD
100 FT S OF ORR SPRING RD, Mendocino, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH STATE ST
The NORTH STATE ST bridge in Mendocino, California carries NORTH STATE ST over MASONITE HAUL ROAD. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,701 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH STATE ST 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
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 33.5 m (110 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.6 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,701 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 10C0064
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH STATE ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NORTH STATE ST against other structures in Mendocino and across California. California bridges
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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 NORTH STATE ST?
NORTH STATE ST in Mendocino, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH STATE ST inspected?
NORTH STATE ST'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 8,701 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH STATE ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTH STATE ST?
NORTH STATE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH STATE ST?
NORTH STATE ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH STATE ST and does age affect safety?
NORTH STATE ST was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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