US Bridges

W Soda Rock Lane over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1 MI SE Alexander Valy RD · Structure no. 20C0415

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Soda Rock Lane over Hillside is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Soda Rock Lane over Hillside in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesW Soda Rock Lane
CrossesHillside
Location1 MI SE Alexander Valy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.6511, -122.81581
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic126 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 W Soda Rock Lane over Hillside built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Soda Rock Lane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Soda Rock Lane over Hillside carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Soda Rock Lane over Hillside?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns W Soda Rock Lane over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.