FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ORR SPRINGS RD

Carrying ORR SPRINGS RD over SOUTH FORK BIG RIVER

14.5 MI W US 101, Mendocino, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ORR SPRINGS RD

The ORR SPRINGS RD bridge in Mendocino, California carries ORR SPRINGS RD over SOUTH FORK BIG RIVER. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.7 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,002 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

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

How ORR SPRINGS RD compares

▼ 14.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of California bridges
357
Bridges in Mendocino · 26 in Poor condition
ORR SPRINGS RD 17.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.7
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
8.2
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.7 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,002 vehicles/day
Structure Number
10C0156

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ORR SPRINGS RD 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 ORR SPRINGS RD 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 ORR SPRINGS RD?

ORR SPRINGS RD in Mendocino, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ORR SPRINGS RD inspected?

ORR SPRINGS RD'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 1,002 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ORR SPRINGS RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ORR SPRINGS RD?

ORR SPRINGS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ORR SPRINGS RD?

ORR SPRINGS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ORR SPRINGS RD and does age affect safety?

ORR SPRINGS RD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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