US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Dominie Creek

Good

Del Norte County, California · 01-DN-101-39.80 · Structure no. 01 0087

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Dominie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Dominie Creek in Del Norte County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesDominie Creek
Location01-DN-101-39.80
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates41.92966, -124.14504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U.S. Highway 101 over Dominie Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Dominie 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 Dominie Creek carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Dominie Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Dominie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.