FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD REDWOOD HWY

Carrying OLD REDWOOD HWY over LAGUNA DE SANTA ROSA

COMMERCE BLVD, Sonoma, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD REDWOOD HWY

The OLD REDWOOD HWY bridge in Sonoma, California carries OLD REDWOOD HWY over LAGUNA DE SANTA ROSA. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How OLD REDWOOD HWY compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
613
Bridges in Sonoma · 37 in Poor condition
OLD REDWOOD HWY 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20C0067

How to read this record

OLD REDWOOD HWY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare OLD REDWOOD 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 OLD REDWOOD HWY?

OLD REDWOOD HWY in Sonoma, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD REDWOOD HWY inspected?

OLD REDWOOD 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 9,800 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for OLD REDWOOD HWY?

OLD REDWOOD HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD REDWOOD HWY?

OLD REDWOOD HWY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is OLD REDWOOD HWY and does age affect safety?

OLD REDWOOD HWY was built in 1956, making it 70 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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