FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOHEMIAN HWY

Carrying BOHEMIAN HWY over RUSSIAN RIVER

AT MONTE RIO, Sonoma, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOHEMIAN HWY

The BOHEMIAN HWY bridge in Sonoma, California carries BOHEMIAN HWY over RUSSIAN RIVER. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 235.3 meters (772 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BOHEMIAN HWY compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of California bridges
613
Bridges in Sonoma · 37 in Poor condition
BOHEMIAN HWY 21.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.6
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
235.3 m (772 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20C0018

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOHEMIAN HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BOHEMIAN HWY against other structures in Sonoma and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BOHEMIAN HWY?

BOHEMIAN HWY in Sonoma, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOHEMIAN HWY inspected?

BOHEMIAN HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOHEMIAN HWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BOHEMIAN HWY?

BOHEMIAN HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOHEMIAN HWY?

BOHEMIAN HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BOHEMIAN HWY and does age affect safety?

BOHEMIAN HWY was built in 1934, making it 92 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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