U.S. Highway 101 over SR 169 & Hoppow Creek
FairDel Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-R4.64 · Structure no. 01 0026
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over SR 169 & Hoppow Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over SR 169 & Hoppow Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over SR 169 & Hoppow Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over SR 169 & Hoppow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over SR 169 & Hoppow Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over SR 169 & Hoppow Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over SR 169 & Hoppow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.