US Bridges

State Route 128 over Oat Valley Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-128-L4.64 · Structure no. 20 0033

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 128 over Oat Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 128 over Oat Valley Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,426 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 128
CrossesOat Valley Creek
Location04-SON-128-L4.64
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates38.82555, -123.01644
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2013)
Projected traffic2,426 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 128 over Oat Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is State Route 128 over Oat Valley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 128 over Oat Valley Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 128 over Oat Valley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 128 over Oat Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.