US Bridges

Green Valley RD over Atascadero Creek

Poor

Sonoma County, California · 0.6 MI W of SR 116 · Structure no. 20C0381

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley RD over Atascadero Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Green Valley RD over Atascadero Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,885 by 2047. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreen Valley RD
CrossesAtascadero Creek
Location0.6 MI W of SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.44411, -122.87776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,885 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Valley RD over Atascadero Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley RD over Atascadero Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley RD over Atascadero Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley RD over Atascadero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.