U.S. Highway 101 over Wilson Creek
GoodDel Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-12.64 · Structure no. 01 0005
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Wilson Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Wilson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Wilson Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.