US Bridges

Stwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg over House Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 13.5 MI E/O SR 1 · Structure no. 20C0144

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg over House Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Stwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg over House Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg
CrossesHouse Creek
Location13.5 MI E/O SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66196, -123.23411
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic209 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Stwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg over House Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Stwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg over House 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Stwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg over House Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg over House Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stwrt Pt-Skgg Sprg over House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.