US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Gannon Slough

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-84.70-ARC · Structure no. 04 0024R

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Gannon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 101 NB over Gannon Slough in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1955, 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,366 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesGannon Slough
Location01-HUM-101-84.70-ARC
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.84647, -124.08162
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2010)
Projected traffic51,366 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US Highway 101 NB over Gannon Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Gannon Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Gannon Slough carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Gannon Slough?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Gannon Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.