US Bridges

Middle Rincon RD over Austin Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.25 MI N of SH 12 · Structure no. 20C0161

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Rincon RD over Austin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Middle Rincon RD over Austin Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,717 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiddle Rincon RD
CrossesAustin Creek
Location0.25 MI N of SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.46729, -122.66621
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2010)
Projected traffic2,717 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Middle Rincon RD over Austin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Rincon RD over Austin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Rincon RD over Austin Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Middle Rincon RD over Austin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Rincon RD over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.