Pesula Road over US Highway 101
FairHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-31.61 · Structure no. 04 0118
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pesula Road over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pesula Road over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pesula Road over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pesula Road over US Highway 101 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pesula Road over US Highway 101 carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pesula Road over US Highway 101?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Pesula Road over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.