US Highway 101 over Stafford Road
FairHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R47.95 · Structure no. 04 0205
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 over Stafford Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over Stafford Road in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,668 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 over Stafford Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 over Stafford Road 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 US Highway 101 over Stafford Road carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 over Stafford Road?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 over Stafford Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.