US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over SR 116 RR Tracks Ditch

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-3.60-PET · Structure no. 20 0284R

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
566 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over SR 116 RR Tracks Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over SR 116 RR Tracks Ditch in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,014 by 2044. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesSR 116 RR Tracks Ditch
Location04-SON-101-3.60-PET
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.23217, -122.61714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2015)
Projected traffic63,014 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 NB over SR 116 RR Tracks Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over SR 116 RR Tracks Ditch 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 US Highway 101 NB over SR 116 RR Tracks Ditch carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over SR 116 RR Tracks Ditch?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over SR 116 RR Tracks Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.