US Bridges

Salmon Creek RD over Coleman Valley Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1.3 MI W Fitzpatrick RD · Structure no. 20C0322

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Creek RD over Coleman Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salmon Creek RD over Coleman Valley Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSalmon Creek RD
CrossesColeman Valley Creek
Location1.3 MI W Fitzpatrick RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.36288, -123.01703
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 RD over Coleman Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Creek RD over Coleman Valley 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 Coleman Valley Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Creek RD over Coleman Valley Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Creek RD over Coleman Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.