US Bridges

River RD over Mark West CR Trenton RD

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 4.8 MI West of US 101 · Structure no. 20C0064

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
498 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Mark West CR Trenton RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying River RD over Mark West CR Trenton RD in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,489 by 2046. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesMark West CR Trenton RD
Location4.8 MI West of US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48455, -122.84262
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2015)
Projected traffic12,489 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 River RD over Mark West CR Trenton RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Mark West CR Trenton RD 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 River RD over Mark West CR Trenton RD carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Mark West CR Trenton RD?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Mark West CR Trenton RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.