U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-121.09 · Structure no. 04 0028
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 370 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek carry?
About 3,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.