US Bridges

Crannell Road over US Highway 101

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R97.02 · Structure no. 04 0073

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crannell Road over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Crannell Road over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrannell Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-101-R97.02
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.01359, -124.10831
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1998)
Projected traffic2,173 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crannell Road over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crannell Road over US Highway 101 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Crannell Road over US Highway 101 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crannell Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Crannell Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.