U.s. Highway 101 over South Fork Eel River

Fair Condition64 years old5,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyHumboldt
Location01-hum-101-27.71
CarriesU.s. Highway 101
CrossesSouth Fork Eel River
Coordinates40.26683, -123.86607

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length826.1 ft (251.8 m)
Max Span234.9 ft (71.6 m)
Deck Width62.7 ft (19.1 m)
Deck Area4809.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1962

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,000 (2009)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number04 0123

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