US Bridges

Graton RD over Atascadero Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.9 MI W SH 116 · Structure no. 20C0136

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,409
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graton RD over Atascadero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Graton RD over Atascadero Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,409 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,726 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGraton RD
CrossesAtascadero Creek
Location0.9 MI W SH 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.43615, -122.87295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,409 (2011)
Projected traffic3,726 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Graton RD over Atascadero Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graton RD over Atascadero 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Graton RD over Atascadero Creek carry?

About 3,409 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Graton RD over Atascadero Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Graton RD over Atascadero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.