US Bridges

Dry Creek RD over Foss Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 1/4 Mile East of SR 101 · Structure no. 20C0177

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,950
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek RD over Foss Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dry Creek RD over Foss Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 17,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,034 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDry Creek RD
CrossesFoss Creek
Location1/4 Mile East of SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.62616, -122.87529
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,950 (2015)
Projected traffic21,034 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Creek RD over Foss Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek RD over Foss 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Creek RD over Foss Creek carry?

About 17,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek RD over Foss Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek RD over Foss Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.