US Bridges

State Route 29 over Napa River

Good

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-029-37.03-CSTG · Structure no. 21 0114

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over Napa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 29 over Napa River in Napa County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesNapa River
Location04-NAP-029-37.03-CSTG
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.57714, -122.57961
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2017)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 29 over Napa River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 29 over Napa River 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 2021.

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

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over Napa River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 29 over Napa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.