US Bridges

Lawndale RD over Sonoma Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · Warm Springs Road · Structure no. 20C0270

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawndale RD over Sonoma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lawndale RD over Sonoma Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 125 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLawndale RD
CrossesSonoma Creek
LocationWarm Springs Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.40072, -122.55325
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2015)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawndale RD over Sonoma Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Lawndale RD over Sonoma 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lawndale RD over Sonoma Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawndale RD over Sonoma Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lawndale RD over Sonoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.