US Bridges

Main Street over Dutch Bill Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · Main Street at Tyrone · Structure no. 20C0159

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Dutch Bill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Dutch Bill Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,211 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesDutch Bill Creek
LocationMain Street at Tyrone
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.45033, -123.00035
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2015)
Projected traffic1,211 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Main Street over Dutch Bill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Dutch Bill 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Main Street over Dutch Bill Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Dutch Bill Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Dutch Bill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.