US Bridges

State Route 12 over Santa Rosa Creek

Good

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-012-T18.51-SRO · Structure no. 20 0238

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 12 over Santa Rosa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 12 over Santa Rosa Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,162 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesState Route 12
CrossesSanta Rosa Creek
Location04-SON-012-T18.51-SRO
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.44917, -122.68831
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,750 (2016)
Projected traffic59,162 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Santa Rosa Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is State Route 12 over Santa Rosa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 12 over Santa Rosa Creek carry?

About 40,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 12 over Santa Rosa Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 12 over Santa Rosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.