US Bridges

Old Sonoma Road over State Route 29

Fair

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-029-10.70-NAP · Structure no. 21 0087

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,260
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sonoma Road over State Route 29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Sonoma Road over State Route 29 in Napa County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 7,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,298 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Sonoma Road
CrossesState Route 29
Location04-NAP-029-10.70-NAP
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.28759, -122.30104
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,260 (1989)
Projected traffic8,298 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sonoma Road over State Route 29 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sonoma Road over State Route 29 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Sonoma Road over State Route 29 carry?

About 7,260 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Sonoma Road over State Route 29?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sonoma Road over State Route 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.