US Bridges

Caulfield Lane over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-3.98-PET · Structure no. 20 0245

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caulfield Lane over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Caulfield Lane over U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,509 by 2046. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCaulfield Lane
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SON-101-3.98-PET
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.23737, -122.62046
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2015)
Projected traffic4,509 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Caulfield Lane over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caulfield Lane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Caulfield Lane over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caulfield Lane over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Caulfield Lane over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.