US Bridges

US Highway 101 over SR 254 Ave of the Giants

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-27.92 · Structure no. 04 0124

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over SR 254 Ave of the Giants is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 over SR 254 Ave of the Giants 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesSR 254 Ave of the Giants
Location01-HUM-101-27.92
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.26643, -123.86979
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2010)
Projected traffic8,364 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 SR 254 Ave of the Giants built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over SR 254 Ave of the Giants 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 US Highway 101 over SR 254 Ave of the Giants carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over SR 254 Ave of the Giants?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over SR 254 Ave of the Giants?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.