US Bridges

State Route 116 over Gossage Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-116-33.37 · Structure no. 20 0104

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 116 over Gossage Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 116 over Gossage Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 89 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,141 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 116
CrossesGossage Creek
Location04-SON-116-33.37
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates38.33558, -122.74221
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2014)
Projected traffic30,141 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Gossage Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is State Route 116 over Gossage Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 116 over Gossage Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 116 over Gossage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.