US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Sfk Eel River Mattole RD

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-35.75 · Structure no. 04 0076

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
890 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,190
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Sfk Eel River Mattole RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Sfk Eel River Mattole 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 6,190 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,175 by 2041. The structure is 890 ft (271.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesSfk Eel River Mattole RD
Location01-HUM-101-35.75
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.35354, -123.92717
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.4 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,190 (2010)
Projected traffic14,175 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Sfk Eel River Mattole RD built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Sfk Eel River Mattole 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Sfk Eel River Mattole RD carry?

About 6,190 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Sfk Eel River Mattole RD?

The structure is 890 ft (271.4 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Sfk Eel River Mattole RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.