US Bridges

First Street over State Route 29

Fair

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-029-11.55-NAP · Structure no. 21 0088

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,200
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over State Route 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over State Route 29 in Napa County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,007 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesState Route 29
Location04-NAP-029-11.55-NAP
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.29991, -122.30317
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (1989)
Projected traffic28,007 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 First Street over State Route 29 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street 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 First Street over State Route 29 carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is First Street over State Route 29?

The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over State Route 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.