US Bridges

Madrone RD over Sonoma Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.3 MI E of Arnold DR · Structure no. 20C0011

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madrone RD over Sonoma Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Madrone RD over Sonoma Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadrone RD
CrossesSonoma Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Arnold DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.33989, -122.50796
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madrone RD over Sonoma Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madrone RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Madrone RD over Sonoma Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Madrone RD over Sonoma Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Madrone RD over Sonoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.