US Bridges

State Route 12 over Sacramento River SR 84

Poor

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-012-26.24-RVS · Structure no. 23 0024

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
2,890 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 12 over Sacramento River SR 84 is a steel movable - lift carrying State Route 12 over Sacramento River SR 84 in Solano County, California. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 81 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,550 by 2044. The structure is 2,890 ft (880.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

CarriesState Route 12
CrossesSacramento River SR 84
Location04-SOL-012-26.24-RVS
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.16015, -121.68655
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,890 ft (880.9 m)
Longest span306 ft (93.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2009)
Projected traffic25,550 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 12 over Sacramento River SR 84 built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is State Route 12 over Sacramento River SR 84 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 12 over Sacramento River SR 84 carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 12 over Sacramento River SR 84?

The structure is 2,890 ft (880.9 m) long with a longest span of 306 ft (93.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 12 over Sacramento River SR 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.