US Bridges

Llano RD over Colgan Creek

Poor

Sonoma County, California · 1.1 MI N of SH 116 · Structure no. 20C0234

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Llano RD over Colgan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Llano RD over Colgan Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2047. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLlano RD
CrossesColgan Creek
Location1.1 MI N of SH 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37353, -122.76864
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2018)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Llano RD over Colgan Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Llano RD over Colgan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Llano RD over Colgan Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Llano RD over Colgan Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Llano RD over Colgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.