US Bridges

Bohan Dillon RD over South Fork Gualala River

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.1 MI N Fort Ross RD · Structure no. 20C0435

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bohan Dillon RD over South Fork Gualala River is a steel truss - deck carrying Bohan Dillon RD over South Fork Gualala River in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBohan Dillon RD
CrossesSouth Fork Gualala River
Location0.1 MI N Fort Ross RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52698, -123.19238
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic147 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Bohan Dillon RD over South Fork Gualala River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bohan Dillon RD over South Fork Gualala River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bohan Dillon RD over South Fork Gualala River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bohan Dillon RD over South Fork Gualala River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bohan Dillon RD over South Fork Gualala River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.