US Bridges

Mark W Spring RD over Mark West Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 15.5 MI N/E Intx Rdwd Hy · Structure no. 20C0111

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark W Spring RD over Mark West Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mark W Spring RD over Mark West Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,256 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMark W Spring RD
CrossesMark West Creek
Location15.5 MI N/E Intx Rdwd Hy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.54944, -122.72006
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,256 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Mark W Spring RD over Mark West Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mark W Spring RD over Mark West 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 Mark W Spring RD over Mark West Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mark W Spring RD over Mark West Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mark W Spring RD over Mark West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.