US Bridges

Railroad Ave over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-R28.32 · Structure no. 01 0063

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Ave over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad Ave over U.S. Highway 101 in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,186 by 2043. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRailroad Ave
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location01-DN-101-R28.32
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.77745, -124.1825
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2012)
Projected traffic2,186 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Ave over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Ave over U.S. Highway 101 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 Railroad Ave over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Ave over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Ave over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.