US Bridges

US Highway 101 over 3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-20.09-SRO · Structure no. 20 0112

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
758 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
96,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over 3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over 3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 96,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,514 by 2044. The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long and 139 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 101
Crosses3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST
Location04-SON-101-20.09-SRO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.43735, -122.71784
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length758 ft (231 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.3 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,000 (2016)
Projected traffic194,514 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over 3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US Highway 101 over 3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over 3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST carry?

About 96,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over 3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST?

The structure is 758 ft (231 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over 3rd ST 4th ST & 5th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.