US Bridges

State Route 29 over Nvrr Napa River Stanly

Poor

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-029-R6.99 · Structure no. 21 0049

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,230 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over Nvrr Napa River Stanly is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 29 over Nvrr Napa River Stanly in Napa County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 4 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,400 by 2040. The structure is 2,230 ft (679.7 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesNvrr Napa River Stanly
Location04-NAP-029-R6.99
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.24367, -122.2833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,230 ft (679.7 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2017)
Projected traffic62,400 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$23.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 29 over Nvrr Napa River Stanly built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 29 over Nvrr Napa River Stanly 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 29 over Nvrr Napa River Stanly carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over Nvrr Napa River Stanly?

The structure is 2,230 ft (679.7 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 29 over Nvrr Napa River Stanly?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.