US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over S101-ST RTE 254

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-39.16 · Structure no. 04 0070

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over S101-ST RTE 254 is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over S101-ST RTE 254 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesS101-ST RTE 254
Location01-HUM-101-39.16
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.39588, -123.93844
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2009)
Projected traffic8,364 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S101-ST RTE 254 built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over S101-ST RTE 254 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over S101-ST RTE 254 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over S101-ST RTE 254?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over S101-ST RTE 254?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.