US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Napa Creek

Good

Napa County, California · At Cedar Ave · Structure no. 21C0010

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,691
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Napa Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Jefferson Street over Napa Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 121 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 15,691 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,202 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesNapa Creek
LocationAt Cedar Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.30066, -122.29336
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,691 (2017)
Projected traffic36,202 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jefferson Street over Napa Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Jefferson Street over Napa 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Napa Creek carry?

About 15,691 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Napa Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over Napa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.