US Bridges

State Route 29 over York Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-029-29.29-SHLA · Structure no. 21 0017

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Masonry
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over York Creek is a masonry arch - thru carrying State Route 29 over York Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 123 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesYork Creek
Location04-NAP-029-29.29-SHLA
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.51008, -122.47853
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2017)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 York Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is State Route 29 over York 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 April 2023.

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

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over York Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 29 over York Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.