U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek Overflow
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-120.02 · Structure no. 04 0034
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek Overflow in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek Overflow 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 Overflow 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 Overflow?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Redwood Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.