US Bridges

Cook Road over Napa River

Fair

Napa County, California · 1.7 MI N Rt 49 Yntvl C R · Structure no. 21C0004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Road over Napa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cook Road over Napa River in Napa County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCook Road
CrossesNapa River
Location1.7 MI N Rt 49 Yntvl C R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.42122, -122.36985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1979)
Projected traffic64 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cook Road over Napa River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Road over Napa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Cook Road over Napa River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cook Road over Napa River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cook Road over Napa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.