US Bridges

South E ST over Matanzas Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · Betwn Tupper & Sonoma Ave · Structure no. 20C0165

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South E ST over Matanzas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South E ST over Matanzas Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 90 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,259 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth E ST
CrossesMatanzas Creek
LocationBetwn Tupper & Sonoma Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.43736, -122.70668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic13,259 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 South E ST over Matanzas Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is South E ST over Matanzas 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 South E ST over Matanzas Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South E ST over Matanzas Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns South E ST over Matanzas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.