US Bridges

Vacation Beach RD over Russian Riv Summer Xing

Fair

Sonoma County, California · Just NE of SR 116 · Structure no. 20C0354

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vacation Beach RD over Russian Riv Summer Xing is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vacation Beach RD over Russian Riv Summer Xing in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVacation Beach RD
CrossesRussian Riv Summer Xing
LocationJust NE of SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySonoma County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.48332, -123.01095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2012)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vacation Beach RD over Russian Riv Summer Xing built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vacation Beach RD over Russian Riv Summer Xing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Vacation Beach RD over Russian Riv Summer Xing carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vacation Beach RD over Russian Riv Summer Xing?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Vacation Beach RD over Russian Riv Summer Xing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.