US Bridges

Old Redwood HWY over Sotoyome Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.7 MI SE Eastside RD · Structure no. 20C0089

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1925
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Redwood HWY over Sotoyome Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Redwood HWY over Sotoyome Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1925, so it is 112 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,141 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Redwood HWY
CrossesSotoyome Creek
Location0.7 MI SE Eastside RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56715, -122.83235
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2009)
Projected traffic6,141 by 2045
Trucks6%
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 Old Redwood HWY over Sotoyome Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1925.

What condition is Old Redwood HWY over Sotoyome 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Redwood HWY over Sotoyome Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Redwood HWY over Sotoyome Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Redwood HWY over Sotoyome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.