US Bridges

Martinelli RD over Green Valley Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.35 MI N SH 116 · Structure no. 20C0374

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinelli RD over Green Valley Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Martinelli RD over Green Valley Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2047. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMartinelli RD
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location0.35 MI N SH 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47834, -122.90799
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic312 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Martinelli RD over Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martinelli RD over Green Valley 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Martinelli RD over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Martinelli RD over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Martinelli RD over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.