US Bridges

Moscow RD over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 1/2 MI NW Monte Rio · Structure no. 20C0483

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moscow RD over Hillside is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moscow RD over Hillside in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 7 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoscow RD
CrossesHillside
Location1/2 MI NW Monte Rio
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47195, -123.01922
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width7 ft (2.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic872 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moscow RD over Hillside built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moscow RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moscow RD over Hillside carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Moscow RD over Hillside?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 7 ft wide.

Who owns Moscow RD over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.