U.S. Highway 101 over Gilbert Creek
GoodDel Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-45.30 · Structure no. 01 0024
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Gilbert Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Gilbert Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,712 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Gilbert Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Gilbert 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 Gilbert Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Gilbert Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Gilbert Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.