US Bridges

Calistoga Road over Austin Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · N Intrx With S.R. 12 · Structure no. 20C0176

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,770
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calistoga Road over Austin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calistoga Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,734 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCalistoga Road
CrossesAustin Creek
LocationN Intrx With S.R. 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.46639, -122.65342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,770 (2010)
Projected traffic21,734 by 2042
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

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 Calistoga Road over Austin Creek built?

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

What condition is Calistoga Road over Austin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Calistoga Road over Austin Creek carry?

About 17,770 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Calistoga Road over Austin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Calistoga Road over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.