U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank RD
GoodDel Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-36.06 · Structure no. 01 0042
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,002 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank RD is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank RD in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2044. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank RD built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank RD carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank RD?
The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Smith Riv South Bank RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.