US Bridges

Great Heron Drive over Sky Hawk Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · Intrsx W/ Mtn Hawk Way · Structure no. 20C0527

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Heron Drive over Sky Hawk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Great Heron Drive over Sky Hawk Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGreat Heron Drive
CrossesSky Hawk Creek
LocationIntrsx W/ Mtn Hawk Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.46576, -122.63954
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2010)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Great Heron Drive over Sky Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Heron Drive over Sky Hawk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Great Heron Drive over Sky Hawk Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Great Heron Drive over Sky Hawk Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Great Heron Drive over Sky Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.