US Bridges

Bodega HWY over Nolan Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1.2 MI NE Intx SR 1 · Structure no. 20C0132

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bodega HWY over Nolan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bodega HWY over Nolan Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBodega HWY
CrossesNolan Creek
Location1.2 MI NE Intx SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34784, -122.96483
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2015)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bodega HWY over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bodega HWY over Nolan 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 Bodega HWY over Nolan Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bodega HWY over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Bodega HWY over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.