Baker Avenue over U.S. Highway 101
FairSonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-19.00 · Structure no. 20 0173
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baker Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,867 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Avenue 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Baker Avenue over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Baker Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Avenue over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.