US Bridges

Salmon Creek Road over US Highway 101

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-25.01 · Structure no. 04 0177

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Creek Road over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Salmon Creek Road over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1962, 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSalmon Creek Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-101-25.01
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.25088, -123.83209
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2014)
Projected traffic327 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Salmon Creek Road over US Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is Salmon Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Salmon Creek Road over US Highway 101 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Creek Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Creek Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.