US Bridges

Corona RD over Petaluma River

Good

Sonoma County, California · N of Petaluma Blvd · Structure no. 20C0299

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corona RD over Petaluma River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Corona RD over Petaluma River in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,769 by 2047. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCorona RD
CrossesPetaluma River
LocationN of Petaluma Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.26099, -122.65994
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2012)
Projected traffic5,769 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Corona RD over Petaluma River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corona RD over Petaluma River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Corona RD over Petaluma River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Corona RD over Petaluma River?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Corona RD over Petaluma River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.