Lake Benbow DR over E Br South Fork Eel Riv
GoodHumboldt County, California · 0.5 MI N SR 101 · Structure no. 04C0155
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1939
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 627
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Benbow DR over E Br South Fork Eel Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lake Benbow DR over E Br South Fork Eel Riv in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 93 years old, older 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2045. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Benbow DR over E Br South Fork Eel Riv built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.
What condition is Lake Benbow DR over E Br South Fork Eel Riv 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 Lake Benbow DR over E Br South Fork Eel Riv carry?
About 627 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lake Benbow DR over E Br South Fork Eel Riv?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Benbow DR over E Br South Fork Eel Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.