8th ST East over Schell Creek
PoorSonoma County, California · 0.25 Mile North of Rt 12 · Structure no. 20C0253
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th ST East over Schell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th ST East over Schell Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2047. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th ST East over Schell Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th ST East over Schell 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 8th ST East over Schell Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 8th ST East over Schell Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns 8th ST East over Schell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.