FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W DRY CREEK ROAD

Carrying W DRY CREEK ROAD over PINE RIDGE CANYON

1.35 MI NW WESTSIDE RD, Sonoma, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W DRY CREEK ROAD

The W DRY CREEK ROAD bridge in Sonoma, California carries W DRY CREEK ROAD over PINE RIDGE CANYON. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.

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

How W DRY CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 14.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of California bridges
613
Bridges in Sonoma · 37 in Poor condition
W DRY CREEK ROAD 16.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.0
Serviceability /30
23.6
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20C0410

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W DRY CREEK ROAD 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 W DRY CREEK ROAD 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 W DRY CREEK ROAD?

W DRY CREEK ROAD in Sonoma, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W DRY CREEK ROAD inspected?

W DRY CREEK ROAD'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 750 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W DRY CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for W DRY CREEK ROAD?

W DRY CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W DRY CREEK ROAD?

W DRY CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is W DRY CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

W DRY CREEK ROAD was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

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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