US Bridges

US Highway 101 over College Avenue

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-20.74-SRO · Structure no. 20 0277

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over College Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over College Avenue in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 136,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,873 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesCollege Avenue
Location04-SON-101-20.74-SRO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.44558, -122.72359
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,500 (2016)
Projected traffic168,873 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 over College Avenue built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over College Avenue 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 US Highway 101 over College Avenue carry?

About 136,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over College Avenue?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over College Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.