US Bridges

Chalk Hill RD over Franz Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 3 MI South SR 128 · Structure no. 20C0329

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalk Hill RD over Franz Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chalk Hill RD over Franz Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesChalk Hill RD
CrossesFranz Creek
Location3 MI South SR 128
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61038, -122.77273
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Chalk Hill RD over Franz Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalk Hill RD over Franz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Chalk Hill RD over Franz Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chalk Hill RD over Franz Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chalk Hill RD over Franz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.