US Bridges

Moscow Road over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1.85 MI NE of SR 116 · Structure no. 20C0390

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moscow Road over Hillside is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moscow Road over Hillside in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMoscow Road
CrossesHillside
Location1.85 MI NE of SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.46953, -123.02946
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moscow Road over Hillside built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Moscow Road over Hillside 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moscow Road over Hillside carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Moscow Road over Hillside?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Moscow Road over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.