US Bridges

State Route 12 over Matanzas Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-012-T17.77-SRO · Structure no. 20 0236

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 12 over Matanzas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 12 over Matanzas Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 40,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,162 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 12
CrossesMatanzas Creek
Location04-SON-012-T17.77-SRO
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.43866, -122.68715
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,750 (2009)
Projected traffic59,162 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Matanzas Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 12 over Matanzas 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 September 2024.

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

About 40,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 12 over Matanzas Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 12 over Matanzas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.