US Bridges

State Route 121 over Tulucay Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-121-R5.71 · Structure no. 21 0077

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 121 over Tulucay Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 121 over Tulucay Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,664 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 121
CrossesTulucay Creek
Location04-NAP-121-R5.71
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates38.28075, -122.27781
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2009)
Projected traffic32,664 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 121 over Tulucay Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is State Route 121 over Tulucay 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 121 over Tulucay Creek carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 121 over Tulucay Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 121 over Tulucay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.