US Bridges

State Route 12 over Alonzo Drain

Poor

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-012-L2.94-FRFD · Structure no. 23 0228

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 12 over Alonzo Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 12 over Alonzo Drain in Solano County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,046 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 12
CrossesAlonzo Drain
Location04-SOL-012-L2.94-FRFD
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.24006, -122.07127
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2019)
Projected traffic53,046 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 12 over Alonzo Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 12 over Alonzo Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 12 over Alonzo Drain carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 12 over Alonzo Drain?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 12 over Alonzo Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.