US Bridges

River Road over Gill Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 2.0 MI NW of SR 128 · Structure no. 20C0406

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Gill Creek is a concrete slab carrying River Road over Gill Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesGill Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of SR 128
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.73542, -122.91602
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2011)
Projected traffic952 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 River Road over Gill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Gill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Gill Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Gill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Gill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.