US Bridges

State Route 128 over Hopper Slough

Poor

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-128-5.12 · Structure no. 21 0019

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,075
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 128 over Hopper Slough is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying State Route 128 over Hopper Slough in Napa County, California. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,331 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 128
CrossesHopper Slough
Location04-NAP-128-5.12
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates38.46364, -122.41438
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2009)
Projected traffic3,331 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$141,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 128 over Hopper Slough built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 128 over Hopper Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 128 over Hopper Slough carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 128 over Hopper Slough?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 128 over Hopper Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.