U.S. Highway 101 over Little River
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R97.46 · Structure no. 04 0026
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 415 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Little River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Little River in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,882 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Little River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Little River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Little River carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Little River?
The structure is 415 ft (126.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.