FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD MONTE RIO RD

Carrying OLD MONTE RIO RD over HILLSIDE

0.1 MI NE SANTA ROSA AVE, Sonoma, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD MONTE RIO RD

The OLD MONTE RIO RD bridge in Sonoma, California carries OLD MONTE RIO RD over HILLSIDE. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.6 meters (51 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.0 metric tons.

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

How OLD MONTE RIO RD compares

▼ 8.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of California bridges
613
Bridges in Sonoma · 37 in Poor condition
OLD MONTE RIO RD 23.0 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.6
Serviceability /30
13.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
15.6 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
2.3 m (8 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20C0455

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD MONTE RIO RD 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 MONTE RIO RD 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 MONTE RIO RD?

OLD MONTE RIO RD in Sonoma, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD MONTE RIO RD inspected?

OLD MONTE RIO RD'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. OLD MONTE RIO RD 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 MONTE RIO RD?

OLD MONTE RIO RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD MONTE RIO RD?

OLD MONTE RIO RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD MONTE RIO RD and does age affect safety?

OLD MONTE RIO RD was built in 1980, making it 46 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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