US Bridges

State Route 12 over Dutton Ave

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-012-R15.30 · Structure no. 20 0203L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 12 over Dutton Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 12 over Dutton Ave in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,021 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 12
CrossesDutton Ave
Location04-SON-012-R15.30
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.43306, -122.72647
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2016)
Projected traffic53,021 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 12 over Dutton Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 12 over Dutton Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 12 over Dutton Ave carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 12 over Dutton Ave?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 12 over Dutton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.