US Bridges

Geysers Road over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · .75 M E of River RD · Structure no. 20C0515

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geysers Road over Hillside is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geysers Road over Hillside in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 8 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesGeysers Road
CrossesHillside
Location.75 M E of River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.82589, -122.9891
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width8 ft (2.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2008)
Projected traffic448 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Geysers Road over Hillside built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geysers Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Geysers Road over Hillside carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Geysers Road over Hillside?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 8 ft wide.

Who owns Geysers Road over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.