US Bridges

Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.1 MI NW Bodega HWY · Structure no. 20C0320

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSalmon Creek Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location0.1 MI NW Bodega HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34658, -122.97571
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic641 by 2045
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 Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Creek Road over Salmon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.