US Bridges

State Route 121 over Huichica Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 04-NAP-121-0.75 · Structure no. 21 0118

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 121 over Huichica Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 121 over Huichica Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,500 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesState Route 121
CrossesHuichica Creek
Location04-NAP-121-0.75
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates38.25581, -122.36717
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2019)
Projected traffic35,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 121 over Huichica Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 121 over Huichica 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 121 over Huichica Creek carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 121 over Huichica Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 121 over Huichica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.