US Bridges

US Highway 101 over State Route 211

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-64.29 · Structure no. 04 0110

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over State Route 211 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 over State Route 211 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,041 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesState Route 211
Location01-HUM-101-64.29
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.6212, -124.20996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2009)
Projected traffic27,041 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 US Highway 101 over State Route 211 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over State Route 211 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over State Route 211 carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over State Route 211?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over State Route 211?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.