US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Napa River

Fair

Napa County, California · Just W SR 121 · Structure no. 21C0011

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,188
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Napa River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lincoln Avenue over Napa River in Napa County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 16,188 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,402 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesNapa River
LocationJust W SR 121
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.31027, -122.27853
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,188 (2017)
Projected traffic8,402 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lincoln Avenue over Napa River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Napa River carry?

About 16,188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Napa River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Napa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.