US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Jordan Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R46.19 · Structure no. 04 0208R

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
393 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over Jordan Creek 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,668 by 2041. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesJordan Creek
Location01-HUM-101-R46.19
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.44096, -124.03702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2009)
Projected traffic11,668 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 NB over Jordan Creek built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Jordan Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Jordan Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.