U.S. Highway 101 over Smith River Overflow
GoodDel Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-35.77 · Structure no. 01 0046
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Smith River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Smith River Overflow in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,182 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 50 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 | 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 Smith River Overflow built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Smith River Overflow 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 2021.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Smith River Overflow carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Smith River Overflow?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Smith River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.