US Bridges

Guerneville Road over Piner Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 1/2 MI E Fulton Road · Structure no. 20C0077

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guerneville Road over Piner Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Guerneville Road over Piner Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,272 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGuerneville Road
CrossesPiner Creek
Location1/2 MI E Fulton Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.45246, -122.76059
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic13,272 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Guerneville Road over Piner Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Guerneville Road over Piner 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Guerneville Road over Piner Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Guerneville Road over Piner Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Guerneville Road over Piner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.