FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N STATE ST

Carrying N STATE ST over YORK CREEK

2.3 MI N OF 101, Mendocino, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N STATE ST

The N STATE ST bridge in Mendocino, California carries N STATE ST over YORK CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.3 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,012 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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How N STATE ST compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of California bridges
357
Bridges in Mendocino · 26 in Poor condition
N STATE ST 19.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.7
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.3 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
17.0 m (56 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,012 vehicles/day
Structure Number
10C0067

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.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

N STATE ST 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 N STATE ST 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 N STATE ST?

N STATE ST in Mendocino, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N STATE ST inspected?

N 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 7,012 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N STATE ST 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 N STATE ST?

N STATE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N STATE ST?

N STATE ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N STATE ST and does age affect safety?

N STATE ST was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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