U.S. Highway 101 over Orchard Ave
GoodHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-72.03 · Structure no. 04 0122
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,700
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Orchard Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Orchard Ave in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,090 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 83 ft wide.
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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 Orchard Ave built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Orchard Ave 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Orchard Ave carry?
About 25,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Orchard Ave?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Orchard Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.