US Bridges

Murray Road over US Highway 101

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R92.99 · Structure no. 04 0170

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Road over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Murray Road over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMurray Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-101-R92.99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.95622, -124.11642
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2010)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Murray Road over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Road over US Highway 101 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Murray Road over US Highway 101 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Murray Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.