US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 283

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R51.83 · Structure no. 04 0234

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 283 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 283 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 100 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesState Route 283
Location01-HUM-101-R51.83
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.48814, -124.09823
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2010)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 283 built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 283 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 U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 283 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 283?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over State Route 283?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.