FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAGLE NEST LANE

Carrying EAGLE NEST LANE over HILLSIDE

0.2 MI N RIVER RD, Sonoma, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAGLE NEST LANE

The EAGLE NEST LANE bridge in Sonoma, California carries EAGLE NEST LANE over HILLSIDE. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How EAGLE NEST LANE compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of California bridges
613
Bridges in Sonoma · 37 in Poor condition
EAGLE NEST LANE 31.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.8
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
4.0 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20C0360

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

EAGLE NEST LANE 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 EAGLE NEST LANE 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 EAGLE NEST LANE?

EAGLE NEST LANE in Sonoma, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAGLE NEST LANE inspected?

EAGLE NEST LANE'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAGLE NEST LANE 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 EAGLE NEST LANE?

EAGLE NEST LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAGLE NEST LANE?

EAGLE NEST LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EAGLE NEST LANE and does age affect safety?

EAGLE NEST LANE was built in 1930, making it 96 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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