US Bridges

State Route 128 over Header Draw

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-128-5.26 · Structure no. 20 0037

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 128 over Header Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 128 over Header Draw in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,275 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 128
CrossesHeader Draw
Location04-SON-128-5.26
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates38.71014, -122.89891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2014)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 State Route 128 over Header Draw built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 128 over Header Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 128 over Header Draw carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 128 over Header Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 128 over Header Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.