US Bridges

Green Valley RD over Green Valley Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1.3 MI W SH 116 · Structure no. 20C0382

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley RD over Green Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Green Valley RD over Green Valley Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 67 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,866 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGreen Valley RD
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location1.3 MI W SH 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.4442, -122.88779
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,866 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Green Valley RD over Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Green Valley 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 Green Valley RD over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley RD over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley RD over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.