US Bridges

Old Duncans Grd RD over Austin Creek

Poor

Sonoma County, California · Btn Czdero Hy&austn CR RD · Structure no. 20C0094

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Duncans Grd RD over Austin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Duncans Grd RD over Austin Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2046. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Duncans Grd RD
CrossesAustin Creek
LocationBtn Czdero Hy&austn CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47113, -123.04669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic107 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Duncans Grd RD over Austin Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Duncans Grd RD over Austin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Duncans Grd RD over Austin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Duncans Grd RD over Austin Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old Duncans Grd RD over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.