US Bridges

SR 12 over Purple Draw

Good

Sonoma County, California · 04-SON-012-9.84 · Structure no. 20 0275

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,050
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Purple Draw is a concrete slab carrying SR 12 over Purple Draw in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 23,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,600 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 12
CrossesPurple Draw
Location04-SON-012-9.84
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates38.40439, -122.81331
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,050 (2014)
Projected traffic37,600 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Purple Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 12 over Purple Draw 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Purple Draw carry?

About 23,050 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Purple Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 over Purple Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.