US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Hinebaugh Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-14.02-RNPK · Structure no. 20 0082

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Hinebaugh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Hinebaugh Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 57 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,145 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesHinebaugh Creek
Location04-SON-101-14.02-RNPK
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.35048, -122.71291
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2016)
Projected traffic170,145 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hinebaugh Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Hinebaugh 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Hinebaugh Creek carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Hinebaugh Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Hinebaugh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.