US Bridges

Armstrong Woods RD over Redwood Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · Just N/O Swtwtr Spngs RD · Structure no. 20C0364

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong Woods RD over Redwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Armstrong Woods RD over Redwood Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,397 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesArmstrong Woods RD
CrossesRedwood Creek
LocationJust N/O Swtwtr Spngs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52718, -123.00059
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2015)
Projected traffic5,397 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Armstrong Woods RD over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstrong Woods RD over Redwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does Armstrong Woods RD over Redwood Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Armstrong Woods RD over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Armstrong Woods RD over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.