US Highway 101 SB over Chiquita Road
PoorSonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-36.95 · Structure no. 20 0146L
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Chiquita Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over Chiquita Road in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,963 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Chiquita Road built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Chiquita Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Chiquita Road carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Chiquita Road?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Chiquita Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.