US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Sonoma County, California · 5.4 MI W of Westside RD · Structure no. 20C0346

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location5.4 MI W of Westside RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59476, -122.96393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic274 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$653,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.