US Bridges

Seventh ST over US Highway 101

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-86.10-ARC · Structure no. 04 0054

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,435
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh ST over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seventh ST over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeventh ST
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-101-86.10-ARC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.86657, -124.08351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,435 (2010)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seventh ST over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seventh ST over US Highway 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Seventh ST over US Highway 101 carry?

About 3,435 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seventh ST over US Highway 101?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh ST over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.