U.S. Highway 101 over Benbow DR (old US 101)
FairHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R7.77 · Structure no. 04 0216
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Benbow DR (old US 101) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Benbow DR (old US 101) in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,057 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 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 Benbow DR (old US 101) built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Benbow DR (old US 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Benbow DR (old US 101) carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Benbow DR (old US 101)?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Benbow DR (old US 101)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.