US Bridges

SR 12 WB over US 101 & Connector Ramps

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-012-R16.01-SRO · Structure no. 20 0208L

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 WB over US 101 & Connector Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 WB over US 101 & Connector Ramps 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 5 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 54,090 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 12 WB
CrossesUS 101 & Connector Ramps
Location04-SON-012-R16.01-SRO
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.43137, -122.71599
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2016)
Projected traffic54,090 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 12 WB over US 101 & Connector Ramps built?

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

What condition is SR 12 WB over US 101 & Connector Ramps 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 SR 12 WB over US 101 & Connector Ramps carry?

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

How long is SR 12 WB over US 101 & Connector Ramps?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 WB over US 101 & Connector Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.