US Bridges

Arnold DR over Sonoma CR (glen Ellen)

Good

Sonoma County, California · London Ranch RD · Structure no. 20C0012

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold DR over Sonoma CR (glen Ellen) is a concrete tee beam carrying Arnold DR over Sonoma CR (glen Ellen) in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,017 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArnold DR
CrossesSonoma CR (glen Ellen)
LocationLondon Ranch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.36258, -122.52541
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2015)
Projected traffic7,017 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Arnold DR over Sonoma CR (glen Ellen) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold DR over Sonoma CR (glen Ellen) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Arnold DR over Sonoma CR (glen Ellen) carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arnold DR over Sonoma CR (glen Ellen)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold DR over Sonoma CR (glen Ellen)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.