US Bridges

Chalk Hill RD over Maacama Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1 MI S of SR 128 · Structure no. 20C0242

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalk Hill RD over Maacama Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Chalk Hill RD over Maacama Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesChalk Hill RD
CrossesMaacama Creek
Location1 MI S of SR 128
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.6219, -122.77359
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic419 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chalk Hill RD over Maacama Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalk Hill RD over Maacama Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Chalk Hill RD over Maacama Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chalk Hill RD over Maacama Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Chalk Hill RD over Maacama Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.