US Bridges

State Route 37 over Sonoma Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-037-R0.01 · Structure no. 23 0063

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,804 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 37 over Sonoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 37 over Sonoma Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 years old, older 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,435 by 2040. The structure is 1,804 ft (549.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesState Route 37
CrossesSonoma Creek
Location04-SOL-037-R0.01
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.1558, -122.41018
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,804 ft (549.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2009)
Projected traffic50,435 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 37 over Sonoma Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is State Route 37 over Sonoma Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 37 over Sonoma Creek carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 37 over Sonoma Creek?

The structure is 1,804 ft (549.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 37 over Sonoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.