8TH ST EAST
Carrying 8TH ST EAST over SCHELL CREEK
0.25 MILE NORTH OF RT 12, Sonoma, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 8TH ST EAST
The 8TH ST EAST bridge in Sonoma, California carries 8TH ST EAST over SCHELL CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.7 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 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 5/9, substructure 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 35.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 8TH ST EAST compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 29.7 m (97 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.4 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 20C0253
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
8TH ST EAST 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 8TH ST EAST 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 8TH ST EAST?
8TH ST EAST in Sonoma, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 8TH ST EAST inspected?
8TH ST EAST'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 1,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 8TH ST EAST 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 8TH ST EAST?
8TH ST EAST has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 8TH ST EAST?
8TH ST EAST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 8TH ST EAST and does age affect safety?
8TH ST EAST was built in 1968, making it 58 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.
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