US Bridges

Leslie RD over Porter Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · .7M NW Mark West Sprgs RD · Structure no. 20C0325

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leslie RD over Porter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leslie RD over Porter Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeslie RD
CrossesPorter Creek
Location.7M NW Mark West Sprgs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.55463, -122.72837
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Leslie RD over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leslie RD over Porter 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Leslie RD over Porter Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leslie RD over Porter Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Leslie RD over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.