US Bridges

Fort Ross Road over Turner Canyon Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · Fort Ross Road Pm 15.73 · Structure no. 20C0597

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Ross Road over Turner Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fort Ross Road over Turner Canyon Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFort Ross Road
CrossesTurner Canyon Creek
LocationFort Ross Road Pm 15.73
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52751, -123.17888
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Fort Ross Road over Turner Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Ross Road over Turner Canyon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Ross Road over Turner Canyon Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fort Ross Road over Turner Canyon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Ross Road over Turner Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.