US Bridges

Salmon Creek RD over Tannery Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.12 MI W Tannery Crk RD · Structure no. 20C0321

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Creek RD over Tannery Creek is a concrete slab carrying Salmon Creek RD over Tannery Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSalmon Creek RD
CrossesTannery Creek
Location0.12 MI W Tannery Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35515, -122.98257
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salmon Creek RD over Tannery Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Salmon Creek RD over Tannery 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 RD over Tannery Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Creek RD over Tannery Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Creek RD over Tannery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.