Franz Valey Sch RD over Franz Creek
PoorSonoma County, California · Just N/O Franz RD · Structure no. 20C0326
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franz Valey Sch RD over Franz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franz Valey Sch RD over Franz Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 79 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franz Valey Sch RD over Franz Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Franz Valey Sch RD over Franz Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Franz Valey Sch RD over Franz Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Franz Valey Sch RD over Franz Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Franz Valey Sch RD over Franz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.