US Bridges

US HWY 101 On-Ramp over Washington Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-4.78-PET · Structure no. 20 0163S

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 101 On-Ramp over Washington Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US HWY 101 On-Ramp over Washington Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,222 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS HWY 101 On-Ramp
CrossesWashington Creek
Location04-SON-101-4.78-PET
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.24746, -122.62749
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2013)
Projected traffic31,222 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 HWY 101 On-Ramp over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US HWY 101 On-Ramp over Washington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US HWY 101 On-Ramp over Washington Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 101 On-Ramp over Washington Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US HWY 101 On-Ramp over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.