US Bridges

Pope Canyon Road ( over Pope Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 5 MI NW of Lake Berryessa · Structure no. 0000000L1838508

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

Pope Canyon Road ( over Pope Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pope Canyon Road ( over Pope Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPope Canyon Road (
CrossesPope Creek
Location5 MI NW of Lake Berryessa
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyNapa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.64687, -122.36592
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$21,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pope Canyon Road ( over Pope Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pope Canyon Road ( over Pope 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 Pope Canyon Road ( over Pope Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pope Canyon Road ( over Pope Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Canyon Road ( over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.