US Bridges

Old River RD over Green Valley Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 0.1 MI Se/O Martinelli RD · Structure no. 20C0357

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River RD over Green Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old River RD over Green Valley Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld River RD
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location0.1 MI Se/O Martinelli RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50273, -122.90896
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old River RD over Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River RD over Green Valley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old River RD over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old River RD over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old River RD over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.