US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Rohner Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-60.67 · Structure no. 04 0108

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Rohner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Rohner Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,041 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesRohner Creek
Location01-HUM-101-60.67
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.59024, -124.15664
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic27,041 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Rohner Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Rohner Creek 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 Rohner Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Rohner Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Rohner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.