US Bridges

Mill Station RD over Atascadero CR Overflow

Poor

Sonoma County, California · 0.2 MI E Ferguson RD · Structure no. 20C0315

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

About this bridge

Mill Station RD over Atascadero CR Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Station RD over Atascadero CR Overflow 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill Station RD
CrossesAtascadero CR Overflow
Location0.2 MI E Ferguson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.4105, -122.86292
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 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 traffic1,916 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$477,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Station RD over Atascadero CR Overflow built?

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

What condition is Mill Station RD over Atascadero CR Overflow 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 Mill Station RD over Atascadero CR Overflow carry?

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

How long is Mill Station RD over Atascadero CR Overflow?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Station RD over Atascadero CR Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.