US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over SR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch

Good

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-3.65-PET · Structure no. 20 0284L

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
565 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over SR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over SR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 18 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,224 by 2046. The structure is 565 ft (172.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesSR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch
Location04-SON-101-3.65-PET
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.23212, -122.61742
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length565 ft (172.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2009)
Projected traffic63,224 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SB over SR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over SR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over SR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over SR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch?

The structure is 565 ft (172.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over SR 116 & Nwp RR & Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.