US Bridges

State Route 12 over Well Creek

Fair

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-012-22.91 · Structure no. 23 0022

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 12 over Well Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 12 over Well Creek in Solano County, California. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 107 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,804 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesState Route 12
CrossesWell Creek
Location04-SOL-012-22.91
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.18333, -121.73756
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2009)
Projected traffic27,804 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 12 over Well Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is State Route 12 over Well Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 12 over Well Creek carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 12 over Well Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 12 over Well Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.