US Bridges

Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 0.5 MI E/O SR 1 · Structure no. 20C0096

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesWillow Creek Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.5 MI E/O SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.43992, -123.09571
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2010)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Creek Road over Willow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Creek Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.