US Bridges

Whitlow RD over Sonoma Creek

Good

Humboldt County, California · 1 MI N of Sequoia RD · Structure no. 04C0137

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitlow RD over Sonoma Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitlow RD over Sonoma Creek in Humboldt County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWhitlow RD
CrossesSonoma Creek
Location1 MI N of Sequoia RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.3101, -123.80114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2008)
Projected traffic65 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Whitlow RD over Sonoma Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitlow RD over Sonoma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Whitlow RD over Sonoma Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Whitlow RD over Sonoma Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Whitlow RD over Sonoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.