US Bridges

Bell Road over East Windsor Creek

FairPosted for load

Sonoma County, California · 400 Ft NW Ofjoshua DR · Structure no. 20C0578

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over East Windsor Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bell Road over East Windsor Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,081 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesEast Windsor Creek
Location400 Ft NW Ofjoshua DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySonoma County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.54027, -122.8103
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2013)
Projected traffic4,081 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bell Road over East Windsor Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road over East Windsor 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Road over East Windsor Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over East Windsor Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over East Windsor Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.