US Bridges

Bailhache Road over Hillside

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 2 MI NE of Healdsburg Ave · Structure no. 20C0525

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

About this bridge

Bailhache Road over Hillside is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailhache Road 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesBailhache Road
CrossesHillside
Location2 MI NE of Healdsburg Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61266, -122.83276
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 Bailhache Road over Hillside built?

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

What condition is Bailhache 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bailhache Road over Hillside carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bailhache Road over Hillside?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bailhache Road over Hillside?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.