US Bridges

Third Street over Napa River

Good

Napa County, California · Just W Soscol Ave · Structure no. 21C0012

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,050
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Street over Napa River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Third Street over Napa River in Napa County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,217 by 2041. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Street
CrossesNapa River
LocationJust W Soscol Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.29785, -122.28384
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,050 (2013)
Projected traffic19,217 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Street over Napa River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Street over Napa River 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 Third Street over Napa River carry?

About 12,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Third Street over Napa River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Third Street over Napa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.