US Bridges

Deer Park Road over Napa River

Poor

Napa County, California · 0.5 MI NE SR 29 · Structure no. 21C0023

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,115
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Park Road over Napa River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Deer Park Road over Napa River in Napa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,193 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesDeer Park Road
CrossesNapa River
Location0.5 MI NE SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52276, -122.48282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,115 (2012)
Projected traffic5,193 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Park Road over Napa River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Park Road over Napa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Park Road over Napa River carry?

About 3,115 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deer Park Road over Napa River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Park Road over Napa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.