US Bridges

State Route 128 over Rockaway Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-128-6.44 · Structure no. 20 0039

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 128 over Rockaway Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 128 over Rockaway Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 128
CrossesRockaway Creek
Location04-SON-128-6.44
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates38.7119, -122.8826
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2016)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rockaway Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 128 over Rockaway Creek 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 Rockaway Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 128 over Rockaway Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 128 over Rockaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.