U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Creek
FairHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R42.99 · Structure no. 04 0199
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Creek 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.