US Bridges

Westside RD over Porter Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 1.0 MI N Wohler Br · Structure no. 20C0138

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,738
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside RD over Porter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Westside RD over Porter Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesWestside RD
CrossesPorter Creek
Location1.0 MI N Wohler Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.51788, -122.89019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,738 (2016)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Westside RD over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside RD over Porter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Westside RD over Porter Creek carry?

About 1,738 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westside RD over Porter Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Westside RD over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.