US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Eel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R51.99 · Structure no. 04 0221L

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,387 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Eel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 101 SB over Eel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2041. The structure is 1,387 ft (422.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesEel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra
Location01-HUM-101-R51.99
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.49035, -124.09795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,387 ft (422.8 m)
Longest span310 ft (94.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2009)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB over Eel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Eel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Eel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Eel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra?

The structure is 1,387 ft (422.8 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Eel Riv Edwards DR Ncrra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.