US Bridges

Montecito Blvd over Brush Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · In Santa Rosa · Structure no. 20C0192

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montecito Blvd over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Montecito Blvd over Brush 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,688 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMontecito Blvd
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationIn Santa Rosa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.4717, -122.67756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2010)
Projected traffic19,688 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Montecito Blvd over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is Montecito Blvd over Brush 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 Montecito Blvd over Brush Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Montecito Blvd over Brush Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Montecito Blvd over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.