US Bridges

2nd Street over Nathanson Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · .02 MI So. of E. Napa ST · Structure no. 20C0520

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Nathanson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 2nd Street over Nathanson Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesNathanson Creek
Location.02 MI So. of E. Napa ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.29122, -122.45439
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2015)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Nathanson Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Nathanson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Nathanson Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street over Nathanson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Nathanson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.