US Bridges

Silverado Trail over Napa River Overflow

Good

Napa County, California · 0.2 MI North Hardman RD · Structure no. 21C0016

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverado Trail over Napa River Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Silverado Trail over Napa River Overflow in Napa County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,365 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSilverado Trail
CrossesNapa River Overflow
Location0.2 MI North Hardman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34739, -122.28324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2005)
Projected traffic8,365 by 2040
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 Napa River Overflow built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Silverado Trail over Napa River Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Silverado Trail over Napa River Overflow carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silverado Trail over Napa River Overflow?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Silverado Trail over Napa River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.