US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over N Central Ave

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R95.62 · Structure no. 04 0095L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over N Central Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over N Central Ave 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,324 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesN Central Ave
Location01-HUM-101-R95.62
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.9939, -124.11352
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2009)
Projected traffic22,324 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 N Central Ave built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over N Central Ave 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 US Highway 101 SB over N Central Ave carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over N Central Ave?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over N Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.