US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Gibney Drive

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R22.44 · Structure no. 04 0174

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Gibney Drive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Gibney Drive 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,892 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesGibney Drive
Location01-HUM-101-R22.44
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.2178, -123.81846
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2014)
Projected traffic6,892 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Gibney Drive built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Gibney Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Gibney Drive carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Gibney Drive?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Gibney Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.