US Bridges

US Highway 101 over N Br Laguna De Santa Rsa

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-15.52 · Structure no. 20 0174

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over N Br Laguna De Santa Rsa is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Highway 101 over N Br Laguna De Santa Rsa 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,145 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesN Br Laguna De Santa Rsa
Location04-SON-101-15.52
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.3719, -122.71409
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2016)
Projected traffic170,145 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N Br Laguna De Santa Rsa built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over N Br Laguna De Santa Rsa 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 US Highway 101 over N Br Laguna De Santa Rsa carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over N Br Laguna De Santa Rsa?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over N Br Laguna De Santa Rsa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.