US Bridges

State Route 116 over Russian River

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-116-10.46 · Structure no. 20 0072

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 116 over Russian River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 116 over Russian River in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,569 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesState Route 116
CrossesRussian River
Location04-SON-116-10.46
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates38.48881, -123.01621
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2016)
Projected traffic8,569 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 116 over Russian River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 116 over Russian River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 116 over Russian River carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 116 over Russian River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 116 over Russian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.