US Bridges

State Route 116 over Adobe Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-116-36.19 · Structure no. 20 0062

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 116 over Adobe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 116 over Adobe Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 71 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,982 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 116
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location04-SON-116-36.19
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates38.2342, -122.59787
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2014)
Projected traffic50,982 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 116 over Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is State Route 116 over Adobe 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 116 over Adobe Creek carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 116 over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 116 over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.