US Bridges

State Route 128 over Russian River

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-128-5.44 · Structure no. 20 0288

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
980 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 128 over Russian River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 128 over Russian River in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,275 by 2046. The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 128
CrossesRussian River
Location04-SON-128-5.44
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates38.7122, -122.89624
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length980 ft (298.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2016)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 128 over Russian River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 128 over Russian River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 128 over Russian River carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 128 over Russian River?

The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 128 over Russian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.