US Bridges

Mission Blvd over Austin Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.5 M North of HWY 12 · Structure no. 20C0175

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Blvd over Austin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mission Blvd over Austin Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMission Blvd
CrossesAustin Creek
Location0.5 M North of HWY 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.46394, -122.67571
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2010)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mission Blvd over Austin Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Blvd 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 Mission Blvd over Austin Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mission Blvd over Austin Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Blvd over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.