Pudding Creek Bridge Widening & Rail Upgrade

The Project

Newly completed Pudding Creek Bridge in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County 

Caltrans proposes to rehabilitate the existing Pudding Creek Bridge (Caltrans Bridge 10-0158) on State Route 1 (SR1) in Fort Bragg in Mendocino County (post miles 61.9).

Project Benefit

The purpose of the project is to improve safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The project includes widening the bridge to accommodate two 12-foot-wide lanes, two 8-foot-wide shoulders, two 6-foot walkways and new bridge railings to meet current standards.

The project includes

The project includes “Complete Streets” improvements by constructing sidewalks on both sides of SR 1 from Pudding Creek Bridge south to Elm Street and north to Pudding Creek Drive. The project also includes drainage improvements and relocation of the City of Fort Bragg’s waterline from the Pudding Creek Dam to SR 1.

Current Project Schedule

  • Completed Fall 2023

 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Pudding Creek Bridge, Mendocino County The bridge project design features steel salmon artwork welded onto both bridge railings

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in November 2023.

Contact Information

Project Manager:

Kiran Gopana

(530) 821-8373

Public Information Officer (Media Inquiries):

Manny Machado

707-496-6879, TTY 711

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Last reviewed: August 2023

Pudding Creek Bridge Widening & Rail Upgrade Project - Simulations of Proposed Designs

Social Media Updates

Click the thumbnails below to view original posts (External Site). 

Screenshot of Facebook post regarding construction of the Pudding Creek Bridge.

Screenshot of Facebook post regarding construction of the Pudding Creek Bridge.

Screenshot of Facebook post regarding construction of the Pudding Creek Bridge.

Public Meeting

Caltrans hosted a virtual public meeting May 31, 2023, to inform the public about potential construction and traffic impacts of the Pudding Creek Bridge Widening and Rail Upgrade Project. Click on the thumbnail to view.