US Bridges

Corona RD over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-6.83-PET · Structure no. 20 0160

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corona RD over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Corona RD over U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,433 by 2046. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCorona RD
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SON-101-6.83-PET
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.26332, -122.65942
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2009)
Projected traffic5,433 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corona RD over U.S. Highway 101 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Corona RD over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.