Valley Ford RD over Gossage Creek
FairSonoma County, California · 6.6 MI Intersection SR 1 · Structure no. 20C0114
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Ford RD over Gossage Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Valley Ford RD over Gossage Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 99 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 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,491 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Ford RD over Gossage Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Valley Ford RD over Gossage 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Ford RD over Gossage Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Ford RD over Gossage Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Ford RD over Gossage Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.