US Bridges

Porter Creek Road over Porter Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 7.1 MI NE Mark West & 101 · Structure no. 20C0572

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Creek Road over Porter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Creek Road over Porter Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,038 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPorter Creek Road
CrossesPorter Creek
Location7.1 MI NE Mark West & 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.55682, -122.69454
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2015)
Projected traffic6,038 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Porter Creek Road over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Creek Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Porter Creek Road over Porter Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Porter Creek Road over Porter Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Porter Creek Road over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.