U.S. Highway 101 over Finch Creek Road
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-63.10 · Structure no. 04 0113L
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Finch Creek Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Finch Creek Road in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,109 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Finch Creek Road built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Finch Creek Road 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 Finch Creek Road carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Finch Creek Road?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Finch Creek Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.