FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROCKPILE ROAD

Carrying ROCKPILE ROAD over BOAT LAUNCH UC

0.5 MI W STWT PT-SK SP RD, Sonoma, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROCKPILE ROAD

The ROCKPILE ROAD bridge in Sonoma, California carries ROCKPILE ROAD over BOAT LAUNCH UC. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.6 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,400 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How ROCKPILE ROAD compares

▲ 8.6
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of California bridges
613
Bridges in Sonoma · 37 in Poor condition
ROCKPILE ROAD 39.9 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.6 m (110 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20C0489

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROCKPILE 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 ROCKPILE 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 ROCKPILE ROAD?

ROCKPILE 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 ROCKPILE ROAD inspected?

ROCKPILE 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 2,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROCKPILE 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 ROCKPILE ROAD?

ROCKPILE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROCKPILE ROAD?

ROCKPILE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROCKPILE ROAD and does age affect safety?

ROCKPILE ROAD was built in 1985, making it 41 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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