US Bridges

West Dry Creek RD over Pena Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.7 MI NW Yoakim Br RD · Structure no. 20C0407

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Dry Creek RD over Pena Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Dry Creek RD over Pena Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWest Dry Creek RD
CrossesPena Creek
Location0.7 MI NW Yoakim Br RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.70048, -122.97218
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic212 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 West Dry Creek RD over Pena Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Dry Creek RD over Pena 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Dry Creek RD over Pena Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Dry Creek RD over Pena Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns West Dry Creek RD over Pena Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.