FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US HIGHWAY 101 SB

Carrying US HIGHWAY 101 SB over NWP RR/NCRRA

04-SON-101-33.22, Sonoma, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US HIGHWAY 101 SB

The US HIGHWAY 101 SB bridge in Sonoma, California carries US HIGHWAY 101 SB over NWP RR/NCRRA. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 71.6 meters (235 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,750 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US HIGHWAY 101 SB compares

▼ 8.6
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of California bridges
613
Bridges in Sonoma · 37 in Poor condition
US HIGHWAY 101 SB 22.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
71.6 m (235 ft)
Deck Width
13.8 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20 0088L

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US HIGHWAY 101 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US HIGHWAY 101 SB against other structures in Sonoma and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US HIGHWAY 101 SB?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB in Sonoma, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US HIGHWAY 101 SB inspected?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US HIGHWAY 101 SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US HIGHWAY 101 SB?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US HIGHWAY 101 SB?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US HIGHWAY 101 SB and does age affect safety?

US HIGHWAY 101 SB was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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