US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over US 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-70.61 · Structure no. 04 0121

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over US 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over US 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,419 by 2041. The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesUS 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra
Location01-HUM-101-70.61
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.70501, -124.20956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2009)
Projected traffic28,419 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 U.S. Highway 101 over US 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over US 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra 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 U.S. Highway 101 over US 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over US 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra?

The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over US 101 On&off Ramp Ncrra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.