US Bridges

US Highway 101 over S101-MAIN On&off Ncrra

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-61.53-FTA · Structure no. 04 0145

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
457 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over S101-MAIN On&off Ncrra is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 over S101-MAIN On&off Ncrra in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,670 by 2045. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesS101-MAIN On&off Ncrra
Location01-HUM-101-61.53-FTA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.59889, -124.16727
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2009)
Projected traffic16,670 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S101-MAIN On&off Ncrra built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US Highway 101 over S101-MAIN On&off 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over S101-MAIN On&off Ncrra carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over S101-MAIN On&off Ncrra?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over S101-MAIN On&off Ncrra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.