US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Laguna De Santa Rosa

Good

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-13.09-RNPK · Structure no. 20 0016

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Laguna De Santa Rosa is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Laguna De Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,145 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesLaguna De Santa Rosa
Location04-SON-101-13.09-RNPK
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.33691, -122.71265
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2014)
Projected traffic170,145 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Laguna De Santa Rosa built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Laguna De Santa Rosa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Laguna De Santa Rosa carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Laguna De Santa Rosa?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Laguna De Santa Rosa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.