US Bridges

G Street over US Highway 101

Fair

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-86.77-ARC · Structure no. 04 0243

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,209
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Street over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying G Street 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 5,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,868 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesG Street
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-101-86.77-ARC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87573, -124.0831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.5 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,209 (2010)
Projected traffic12,868 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 G Street over US Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is G Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does G Street over US Highway 101 carry?

About 5,209 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is G Street over US Highway 101?

The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns G Street over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.