US Bridges

Silverado Trail over Soda Springs Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 0.06 MI N Soda Canyon · Structure no. 21C0006

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,211
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverado Trail over Soda Springs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Silverado Trail over Soda Springs Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,211 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,263 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSilverado Trail
CrossesSoda Springs Creek
Location0.06 MI N Soda Canyon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35771, -122.28767
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,211 (2013)
Projected traffic5,263 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Soda Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silverado Trail over Soda Springs 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 2024.

How much traffic does Silverado Trail over Soda Springs Creek carry?

About 3,211 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silverado Trail over Soda Springs Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Silverado Trail over Soda Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.