US Bridges

Arnold DR over Stewart Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.4 MI S JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 20C0471

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold DR over Stewart Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Arnold DR over Stewart Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 97 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,556 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesArnold DR
CrossesStewart Creek
Location0.4 MI S JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.36848, -122.52124
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2010)
Projected traffic7,556 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Arnold DR over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Arnold DR over Stewart 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Arnold DR over Stewart Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arnold DR over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold DR over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.