Bennett Valley RD over Matanzas Creek
GoodSonoma County, California · 7.7 MI W Warm Springs RD · Structure no. 20C0220
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bennett Valley RD over Matanzas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bennett Valley RD over Matanzas Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,521 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bennett Valley RD over Matanzas Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bennett Valley RD over Matanzas 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bennett Valley RD over Matanzas Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bennett Valley RD over Matanzas Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bennett Valley RD over Matanzas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.