US Bridges

Old Gravenstein Hy over Blucher Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 0.25 MI N of S.H. 116 · Structure no. 20C0004

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,562
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gravenstein Hy over Blucher Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Gravenstein Hy over Blucher Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Gravenstein Hy
CrossesBlucher Creek
Location0.25 MI N of S.H. 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37222, -122.7863
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,562 (2015)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Gravenstein Hy over Blucher Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gravenstein Hy over Blucher 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Gravenstein Hy over Blucher Creek carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Gravenstein Hy over Blucher Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gravenstein Hy over Blucher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.