US Bridges

Rohnert Park Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 & Ramps

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-13.88-RNPK · Structure no. 20 0235

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rohnert Park Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rohnert Park Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 & Ramps in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,533 by 2046. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRohnert Park Expwy
CrossesU.S. Highway 101 & Ramps
Location04-SON-101-13.88-RNPK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.34826, -122.71355
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic37,533 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rohnert Park Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Rohnert Park Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 & Ramps 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 Rohnert Park Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 & Ramps carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rohnert Park Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 & Ramps?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Rohnert Park Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.