US Bridges

Trancas ST over Milliken Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · Just West of SR 121 · Structure no. 21C0026

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trancas ST over Milliken Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Trancas ST over Milliken Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,812 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTrancas ST
CrossesMilliken Creek
LocationJust West of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.32544, -122.27481
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2012)
Projected traffic33,812 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Trancas ST over Milliken Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trancas ST over Milliken Creek 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 Trancas ST over Milliken Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Trancas ST over Milliken Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Trancas ST over Milliken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.