US Bridges

Fern Way over Hubert Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · At Old Cazadero RD · Structure no. 20C0352

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fern Way over Hubert Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fern Way over Hubert Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFern Way
CrossesHubert Creek
LocationAt Old Cazadero RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50332, -123.02741
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fern Way over Hubert Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fern Way over Hubert 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fern Way over Hubert Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fern Way over Hubert Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fern Way over Hubert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.