Painter ST over US Highway 101
FairHumboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R52.89-RDEL · Structure no. 04 0236
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2002 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Painter ST over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Painter ST over US Highway 101 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Painter ST over US Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Painter ST over US Highway 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Painter ST over US Highway 101 carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Painter ST over US Highway 101?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Painter ST over US Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.