US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Nwp Rr/Ncrra

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-33.22 · Structure no. 20 0088R

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Nwp Rr/Ncrra is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 101 NB over Nwp Rr/Ncrra in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 22,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,777 by 2045. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesNwp Rr/Ncrra
Location04-SON-101-33.22
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySonoma County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.5928, -122.84868
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,750 (2017)
Projected traffic51,777 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US Highway 101 NB over Nwp Rr/Ncrra built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Nwp Rr/Ncrra 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Nwp Rr/Ncrra carry?

About 22,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Nwp Rr/Ncrra?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Nwp Rr/Ncrra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.