US Bridges

SR 121 over Sarco Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-121-9.30 · Structure no. 21 0117

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over Sarco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 121 over Sarco Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,635 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 121
CrossesSarco Creek
Location04-NAP-121-9.30
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates38.32334, -122.27331
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2009)
Projected traffic17,635 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 121 over Sarco Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 over Sarco 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 SR 121 over Sarco Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over Sarco Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over Sarco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.