FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD REDWOOD HWY

Carrying OLD REDWOOD HWY over PRUITT CREEK

1.75 MI S PLEASANT RD, Sonoma, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD REDWOOD HWY

The OLD REDWOOD HWY bridge in Sonoma, California carries OLD REDWOOD HWY over PRUITT CREEK. It was built in 1913, making it 113 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1925, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,000 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 culvert 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 OLD REDWOOD 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
OLD REDWOOD HWY 21.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
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
1913
Last Reconstructed
1925
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20C0084

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD REDWOOD 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 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 9,000 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 Fair 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 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD REDWOOD HWY?

OLD REDWOOD HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

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

OLD REDWOOD HWY was built in 1913, making it 113 years old and last reconstructed in 1925.

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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