US Bridges

Petaluma Blvd N over Petaluma River

Good

Sonoma County, California · 0.2 MI S JCT US 101 · Structure no. 20C0056L

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petaluma Blvd N over Petaluma River is a concrete tee beam carrying Petaluma Blvd N over Petaluma River in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,903 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPetaluma Blvd N
CrossesPetaluma River
Location0.2 MI S JCT US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.26779, -122.67085
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2010)
Projected traffic10,903 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Petaluma Blvd N over Petaluma River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petaluma Blvd N over Petaluma River 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 Petaluma Blvd N over Petaluma River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Petaluma Blvd N over Petaluma River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Petaluma Blvd N over Petaluma River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.