US Bridges

Silverado Trail over Bell Canyon Creek

Good

Napa County, California · At Glass Mtn RD · Structure no. 21C0001

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,310
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverado Trail over Bell Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Silverado Trail over Bell Canyon Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 89 years old, older 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 4,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,609 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSilverado Trail
CrossesBell Canyon Creek
LocationAt Glass Mtn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.53561, -122.49028
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,310 (2005)
Projected traffic6,609 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Silverado Trail over Bell Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Silverado Trail over Bell Canyon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Silverado Trail over Bell Canyon Creek carry?

About 4,310 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silverado Trail over Bell Canyon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Silverado Trail over Bell Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.