US Bridges

Canfield RD over Blucher Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 0.9 MI N of Blank RD · Structure no. 20C0235

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canfield RD over Blucher Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Canfield RD over Blucher Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCanfield RD
CrossesBlucher Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Blank RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34927, -122.81202
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic854 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canfield RD over Blucher Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canfield RD over Blucher 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Canfield RD over Blucher Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canfield RD over Blucher Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Canfield RD over Blucher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.