US Bridges

Roblar RD over Americano Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 0.7 MI E JCT Valy Ford RD · Structure no. 20C0452

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roblar RD over Americano Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Roblar RD over Americano Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2047. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoblar RD
CrossesAmericano Creek
Location0.7 MI E JCT Valy Ford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.30635, -122.82781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Roblar RD over Americano Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roblar RD over Americano 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Roblar RD over Americano Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roblar RD over Americano Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Roblar RD over Americano Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.