US Bridges

Cazadero HWY over ST Elmo Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · East of Newmark Ave · Structure no. 20C0429

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cazadero HWY over ST Elmo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cazadero HWY over ST Elmo Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCazadero HWY
CrossesST Elmo Creek
LocationEast of Newmark Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52557, -123.08877
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2015)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cazadero HWY over ST Elmo Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cazadero HWY over ST Elmo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cazadero HWY over ST Elmo Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cazadero HWY over ST Elmo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cazadero HWY over ST Elmo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.