US Bridges

Calistoga RD over Humbug Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 4.9 MI N/O SR 12 · Structure no. 20C0121

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calistoga RD over Humbug Creek is a concrete slab carrying Calistoga RD over Humbug Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 90 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCalistoga RD
CrossesHumbug Creek
Location4.9 MI N/O SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52459, -122.65414
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2015)
Projected traffic4,940 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Calistoga RD over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Calistoga RD over Humbug 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 2024.

How much traffic does Calistoga RD over Humbug Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calistoga RD over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Calistoga RD over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.