US Bridges

Silverado Trail over Simmons Canyon Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.35 MI NW Dunaweal Lane · Structure no. 21C0031

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverado Trail over Simmons Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Silverado Trail over Simmons Canyon Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,969 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSilverado Trail
CrossesSimmons Canyon Creek
Location0.35 MI NW Dunaweal Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.57992, -122.55721
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2012)
Projected traffic1,969 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Simmons Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silverado Trail over Simmons Canyon 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 Silverado Trail over Simmons Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Silverado Trail over Simmons Canyon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Silverado Trail over Simmons Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.