US Bridges

State Route 29 over Dry Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-029-16.48 · Structure no. 21 0014

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 29 over Dry Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,900 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesDry Creek
Location04-NAP-029-16.48
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.36524, -122.33765
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2017)
Projected traffic55,900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 29 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is State Route 29 over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 29 over Dry Creek carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 29 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.