US Bridges

Swtwater Spring RD over Porter Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 4 MI W/O Westside RD · Structure no. 20C0537

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swtwater Spring RD over Porter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Swtwater Spring RD over Porter Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSwtwater Spring RD
CrossesPorter Creek
Location4 MI W/O Westside RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.54415, -122.936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Swtwater Spring RD over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swtwater Spring RD over Porter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Swtwater Spring RD over Porter Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swtwater Spring RD over Porter Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Swtwater Spring RD over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.