US Bridges

State Route 116 over Russian River

Good

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-116-R5.73 · Structure no. 20 0256

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
917 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
5,175
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 116 over Russian River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 116 over Russian River in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,220 by 2046. The structure is 917 ft (279.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

CarriesState Route 116
CrossesRussian River
Location04-SON-116-R5.73
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates38.4675, -123.03582
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadHS 20
Structure length917 ft (279.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,175 (2014)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 116 over Russian River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 116 over Russian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 116 over Russian River carry?

About 5,175 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is State Route 116 over Russian River?

The structure is 917 ft (279.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 116 over Russian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.