US Bridges

Morelli Lane over North Fork Lancel Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.65 MI N Bohemian HWY · Structure no. 20C0373

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morelli Lane over North Fork Lancel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morelli Lane over North Fork Lancel Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMorelli Lane
CrossesNorth Fork Lancel Creek
Location0.65 MI N Bohemian HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySonoma County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.42966, -122.95112
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic218 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Morelli Lane over North Fork Lancel Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morelli Lane over North Fork Lancel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Morelli Lane over North Fork Lancel Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morelli Lane over North Fork Lancel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Morelli Lane over North Fork Lancel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.