US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Eel River & Ncrra

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R48.69 · Structure no. 04 0014

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,020 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Eel River & Ncrra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Eel River & Ncrra in Humboldt 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,750 by 2045. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesEel River & Ncrra
Location01-HUM-101-R48.69
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.45534, -124.06558
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2009)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Eel River & Ncrra built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Eel River & Ncrra 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 Eel River & Ncrra carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Eel River & Ncrra?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Eel River & Ncrra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.