US Bridges

S101-WASHINGTON over Washington Street Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-4.80-PET · Structure no. 20 0164K

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S101-WASHINGTON over Washington Street Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S101-WASHINGTON 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,866 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS101-WASHINGTON
CrossesWashington Street Creek
Location04-SON-101-4.80-PET
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.24615, -122.62907
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2010)
Projected traffic10,866 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 S101-WASHINGTON over Washington Street Creek built?

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

What condition is S101-WASHINGTON 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 S101-WASHINGTON over Washington Street Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S101-WASHINGTON over Washington Street Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S101-WASHINGTON over Washington Street Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.