US Bridges

Old Redwood HWY N over US Highway 101

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-101-7.65-PET · Structure no. 20 0291

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Redwood HWY N over US Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Redwood HWY N over US Highway 101 in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,189 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Redwood HWY N
CrossesUS Highway 101
Location04-SON-101-7.65-PET
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.27169, -122.67003
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2014)
Projected traffic8,189 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Old Redwood HWY N over US Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Redwood HWY N over US Highway 101 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 Old Redwood HWY N over US Highway 101 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Redwood HWY N over US Highway 101?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Old Redwood HWY N over US Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.