US Bridges

State Route 128 over Capell Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-128-20.23 · Structure no. 21 0116

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 128 over Capell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 128 over Capell Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesState Route 128
CrossesCapell Creek
Location04-NAP-128-20.23
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates38.48367, -122.24144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 State Route 128 over Capell Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 128 over Capell 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 128 over Capell Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 128 over Capell Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 128 over Capell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.