US Bridges

State Route 29 over American Canyon Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-029-0.56 · Structure no. 21 0040

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over American Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 29 over American Canyon Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 82 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,871 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesAmerican Canyon Creek
Location04-NAP-029-0.56
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.16329, -122.25286
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2017)
Projected traffic63,871 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 American Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is State Route 29 over American Canyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 29 over American Canyon Creek carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over American Canyon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Route 29 over American Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.