US Bridges

Boyes Blvd over Sonoma Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · Just East of Riverside DR · Structure no. 20C0593

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyes Blvd over Sonoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyes Blvd over Sonoma Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBoyes Blvd
CrossesSonoma Creek
LocationJust East of Riverside DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.3135, -122.48721
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2015)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyes Blvd over Sonoma Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyes Blvd over Sonoma 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Boyes Blvd over Sonoma Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boyes Blvd over Sonoma Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Boyes Blvd over Sonoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.