US Highway 101 NB over Eel River

Fair Condition85 years old4,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyHumboldt
Location01-hum-101-m53.91-rdel
CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesEel River
Coordinates40.50842, -124.11862

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1643.7 ft (501 m)
Max Span304.1 ft (92.7 m)
Deck Width38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Area5811.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,400 (2009)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04 0016R

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