US Bridges

Mill Station RD over Atascadero Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.25 MI E Ferguson RD · Structure no. 20C0314

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Station RD over Atascadero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Station RD over Atascadero Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,929 by 2047. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill Station RD
CrossesAtascadero Creek
Location0.25 MI E Ferguson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.41078, -122.86202
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2018)
Projected traffic1,929 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mill Station RD over Atascadero Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Station RD over Atascadero 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 Mill Station RD over Atascadero Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Station RD over Atascadero Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Station RD over Atascadero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.