US Bridges

E Street over Santa Rosa Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · Betwn Sonoma Ave & Sec ST · Structure no. 20C0166

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Street over Santa Rosa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E Street over Santa Rosa Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 105 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,750 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Street
CrossesSanta Rosa Creek
LocationBetwn Sonoma Ave & Sec ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.43954, -122.70884
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2010)
Projected traffic10,750 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 E Street over Santa Rosa Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is E Street over Santa Rosa 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 E Street over Santa Rosa Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Street over Santa Rosa Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns E Street over Santa Rosa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.