US Bridges

US Highway 101 over ST RTE 254 (jordan Rd)

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R45.90 · Structure no. 04 0207

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,890
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over ST RTE 254 (jordan Rd) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 over ST RTE 254 (jordan Rd) 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 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 6,890 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesST RTE 254 (jordan Rd)
Location01-HUM-101-R45.90
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.44002, -124.03186
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,890 (2010)
Projected traffic8,364 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US Highway 101 over ST RTE 254 (jordan Rd) built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 over ST RTE 254 (jordan Rd) 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 ST RTE 254 (jordan Rd) carry?

About 6,890 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over ST RTE 254 (jordan Rd)?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over ST RTE 254 (jordan Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.