US Bridges

Alexander Valley R over Russian River - Jimtown

Fair

Sonoma County, California · North of Healdsburg · Structure no. 20C0006

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,384 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Valley R over Russian River - Jimtown is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Alexander Valley R over Russian River - Jimtown in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,955 by 2043. The structure is 1,384 ft (421.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAlexander Valley R
CrossesRussian River - Jimtown
LocationNorth of Healdsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65834, -122.83
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,384 ft (421.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2012)
Projected traffic3,955 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Alexander Valley R over Russian River - Jimtown built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Valley R over Russian River - Jimtown 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander Valley R over Russian River - Jimtown carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Valley R over Russian River - Jimtown?

The structure is 1,384 ft (421.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Valley R over Russian River - Jimtown?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.