US Bridges

US Highway 101 over Windsor Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-29.50 · Structure no. 20 0185

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over Windsor Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Highway 101 over Windsor Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,899 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesWindsor Creek
Location04-SON-101-29.50
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.54915, -122.80978
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2015)
Projected traffic103,899 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 over Windsor Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US Highway 101 over Windsor 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over Windsor Creek carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over Windsor Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns US Highway 101 over Windsor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.