US Bridges

State Route 221 over Basalt Road

Good

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-221-1.50-NAP · Structure no. 21 0039

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 221 over Basalt Road is a concrete slab carrying State Route 221 over Basalt Road in Napa County, California. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,725 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesState Route 221
CrossesBasalt Road
Location04-NAP-221-1.50-NAP
RouteState Highway 221
Coordinates38.26309, -122.27074
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2009)
Projected traffic41,725 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 State Route 221 over Basalt Road built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 221 over Basalt Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 221 over Basalt Road carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 221 over Basalt Road?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 221 over Basalt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.