US Bridges

Main ST over Dutch Bill Creek

Poor

Sonoma County, California · Monte RIO-0.26 M FM SR116 · Structure no. 20C0160

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Dutch Bill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main ST over Dutch Bill Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesDutch Bill Creek
LocationMonte RIO-0.26 M FM SR116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.465, -123.00962
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2015)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$675,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Dutch Bill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Dutch Bill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 838 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Dutch Bill Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Dutch Bill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.