US Bridges

State Route 116 over Ellis Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-116-37.49 · Structure no. 20 0110

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 116 over Ellis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 116 over Ellis Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,245 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 116
CrossesEllis Creek
Location04-SON-116-37.49
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates38.22673, -122.57624
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2012)
Projected traffic25,245 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ellis Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 116 over Ellis 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 Ellis Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is State Route 116 over Ellis Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 116 over Ellis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.