US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Washington Street Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-4.77-PET · Structure no. 20 0163

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Washington Street Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 101 over Washington Street Creek 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 6 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,443 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesWashington Street Creek
Location04-SON-101-4.77-PET
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.24693, -122.62796
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2016)
Projected traffic68,443 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 over Washington Street Creek built?

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

What condition is US Highway 101 over Washington Street Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over Washington Street Creek carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over Washington Street Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over Washington Street Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.