US Bridges

Guerneville RD over Peterson Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 4.77 MI Intx With SR 116 · Structure no. 20C0075

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guerneville RD over Peterson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Guerneville RD over Peterson Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 104 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,917 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGuerneville RD
CrossesPeterson Creek
Location4.77 MI Intx With SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.45252, -122.78041
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2015)
Projected traffic24,917 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Guerneville RD over Peterson Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Guerneville RD over Peterson Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Guerneville RD over Peterson Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Guerneville RD over Peterson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Guerneville RD over Peterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.