US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Richardson Grove Park RD

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-1.61 · Structure no. 04 0055

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Richardson Grove Park RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Richardson Grove Park RD in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,611 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesRichardson Grove Park RD
Location01-HUM-101-1.61
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.02126, -123.79317
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2014)
Projected traffic5,611 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U.S. Highway 101 over Richardson Grove Park RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Richardson Grove Park RD 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 Richardson Grove Park RD carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Richardson Grove Park RD?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Richardson Grove Park RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.