US Bridges

Petaluma Hill RD over Copeland Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 5.2 MI Inter Stony Pnt RD · Structure no. 20C0127

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petaluma Hill RD over Copeland Creek is a concrete slab carrying Petaluma Hill RD over Copeland Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,943 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPetaluma Hill RD
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location5.2 MI Inter Stony Pnt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.3422, -122.6668
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2015)
Projected traffic38,943 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Petaluma Hill RD over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petaluma Hill RD over Copeland 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Petaluma Hill RD over Copeland Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Petaluma Hill RD over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Petaluma Hill RD over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.