US Bridges

Herrick Ave over US Highway 101

Good

Humboldt County, California · 01-HUM-101-74.77 · Structure no. 04 0280

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herrick Ave over US Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herrick Ave over US Highway 101 in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,735 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHerrick Ave
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location01-HUM-101-74.77
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.75785, -124.18986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic7,735 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Herrick Ave over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herrick Ave over US Highway 101 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Herrick Ave over US Highway 101 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Herrick Ave over US Highway 101?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Herrick Ave over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.