US Bridges

Hardman Avenue over Napa River Overflow

Fair

Napa County, California · Just E of Silverado Trail · Structure no. 21C0022

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardman Avenue over Napa River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hardman Avenue over Napa River Overflow in Napa County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHardman Avenue
CrossesNapa River Overflow
LocationJust E of Silverado Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34451, -122.28249
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2012)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hardman Avenue over Napa River Overflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardman Avenue over Napa River Overflow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hardman Avenue over Napa River Overflow carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hardman Avenue over Napa River Overflow?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hardman Avenue over Napa River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.