US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over King Salmon Ave

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-72.88 · Structure no. 04 0067L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over King Salmon Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over King Salmon Ave in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,992 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesKing Salmon Ave
Location01-HUM-101-72.88
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.73608, -124.21055
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2010)
Projected traffic17,992 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US Highway 101 SB over King Salmon Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over King Salmon Ave 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 US Highway 101 SB over King Salmon Ave carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over King Salmon Ave?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over King Salmon Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.