US Bridges

Sonoma Mtn RD over Lynch Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.35 MI NW Adobe RD · Structure no. 20C0308

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoma Mtn RD over Lynch Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sonoma Mtn RD over Lynch Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSonoma Mtn RD
CrossesLynch Creek
Location0.35 MI NW Adobe RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.27975, -122.61751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2018)
Projected traffic549 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sonoma Mtn RD over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonoma Mtn RD over Lynch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sonoma Mtn RD over Lynch Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sonoma Mtn RD over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sonoma Mtn RD over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.