US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Jones Slough

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-88.87 · Structure no. 04 0083

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Jones Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Jones Slough in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,788 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesJones Slough
Location01-HUM-101-88.87
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.90535, -124.08714
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2010)
Projected traffic42,788 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Jones Slough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Jones Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Jones Slough carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Jones Slough?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Jones Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.