US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Pacific Lumber CO RD

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-R51.08 · Structure no. 04 0279

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Pacific Lumber CO RD is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Pacific Lumber CO RD in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesPacific Lumber CO RD
Location01-HUM-101-R51.08
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates40.47445, -124.09981
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2009)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Pacific Lumber CO RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Pacific Lumber CO RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Pacific Lumber CO RD carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Pacific Lumber CO RD?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Pacific Lumber CO RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.