US Bridges

Madison Street over Washington Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · North of Holly Lane · Structure no. 20C0564

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street over Washington Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Madison Street over Washington Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMadison Street
CrossesWashington Creek
LocationNorth of Holly Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.24584, -122.6333
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic417 by 2045
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 Madison Street over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Street over Washington 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 Madison Street over Washington Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over Washington Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.