US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Westside RD

Poor

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-34.88 · Structure no. 20 0147

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Westside RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Westside RD 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,047 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesWestside RD
Location04-SON-101-34.88
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.60716, -122.8727
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2017)
Projected traffic88,047 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Westside RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Westside RD 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 U.S. Highway 101 over Westside RD carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Westside RD?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Westside RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.