US Bridges

US Highway 101 over SR 116 Gravenstein HWY

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-12.70-COTI · Structure no. 20 0290

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 over SR 116 Gravenstein HWY is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 over SR 116 Gravenstein HWY in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,227 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101
CrossesSR 116 Gravenstein HWY
Location04-SON-101-12.70-COTI
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates38.33103, -122.7126
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2016)
Projected traffic166,227 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR 116 Gravenstein HWY built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 over SR 116 Gravenstein HWY 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 over SR 116 Gravenstein HWY carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 over SR 116 Gravenstein HWY?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 over SR 116 Gravenstein HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.