US Bridges

Silverado Trail over Dutch Henry Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · .4 MI N/O Larkmead Lane · Structure no. 21C0030

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,310
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverado Trail over Dutch Henry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Silverado Trail over Dutch Henry Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 87 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 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 4,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,609 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSilverado Trail
CrossesDutch Henry Creek
Location.4 MI N/O Larkmead Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.57678, -122.51952
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,310 (2005)
Projected traffic6,609 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dutch Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Silverado Trail over Dutch Henry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Silverado Trail over Dutch Henry Creek carry?

About 4,310 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silverado Trail over Dutch Henry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Silverado Trail over Dutch Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.