US Bridges

Austin CR RD over Austin Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · Just S Cazadero HWY · Structure no. 20C0042

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin CR RD over Austin Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Austin CR RD over Austin Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAustin CR RD
CrossesAustin Creek
LocationJust S Cazadero HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50625, -123.06949
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic211 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Austin CR RD over Austin Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin CR RD over Austin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Austin CR RD over Austin Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Austin CR RD over Austin Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Austin CR RD over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.