US Bridges

Alderpoint Road over US Highway 101

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R11.77 · Structure no. 04 0197

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alderpoint Road over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alderpoint Road over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAlderpoint Road
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-101-R11.77
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.10788, -123.79428
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2014)
Projected traffic3,666 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 Alderpoint Road over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alderpoint Road over US Highway 101 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 Alderpoint Road over US Highway 101 carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alderpoint Road over US Highway 101?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Alderpoint Road over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.