US Bridges

Mountain Hawk Way over Sky Hawk Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · E of San Ramon Way · Structure no. 20C0555

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,320
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Hawk Way over Sky Hawk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mountain Hawk Way 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 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 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMountain Hawk Way
CrossesSky Hawk Creek
LocationE of San Ramon Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.46686, -122.63684
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,320 (2019)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mountain Hawk Way over Sky Hawk Creek built?

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

What condition is Mountain Hawk Way over Sky Hawk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Hawk Way over Sky Hawk Creek carry?

About 3,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Hawk Way over Sky Hawk Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Hawk Way over Sky Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.