US Bridges

River RD over Hobson Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 5.19 MI Intx With SR 116 · Structure no. 20C0036

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Hobson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying River RD over Hobson Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesHobson Creek
Location5.19 MI Intx With SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50768, -122.92962
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 River RD over Hobson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Hobson 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 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Hobson Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Hobson Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Hobson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.