US Bridges

Bicentennial Way over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-22.52-SRO · Structure no. 20 0257

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bicentennial Way over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bicentennial Way over U.S. Highway 101 in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,614 by 2044. The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesBicentennial Way
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SON-101-22.52-SRO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47058, -122.73021
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (115 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2014)
Projected traffic12,614 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Bicentennial Way over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bicentennial Way 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bicentennial Way over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bicentennial Way over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Bicentennial Way over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.