US Bridges

Solano Ave over Dry Creek

Good

Napa County, California · Just South of Darms Lane · Structure no. 21C0020

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solano Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Solano Ave over Dry Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,604 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSolano Ave
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJust South of Darms Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.36493, -122.33816
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2014)
Projected traffic1,604 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Solano Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Solano Ave over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Solano Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Solano Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Solano Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.