U.S. Highway 101 over E Branch S Frk Eel Riv
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R8.80 · Structure no. 04 0039
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 369 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over E Branch S Frk Eel Riv is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over E Branch S Frk Eel Riv in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,057 by 2041. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 E Branch S Frk Eel Riv built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over E Branch S Frk Eel Riv 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over E Branch S Frk Eel Riv carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over E Branch S Frk Eel Riv?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over E Branch S Frk Eel Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.