US Bridges

Atlas Peak Road over Milliken Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.35 MI NW of SR 121 · Structure no. 21C0032

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,745
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlas Peak Road over Milliken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Atlas Peak Road over Milliken Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,195 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAtlas Peak Road
CrossesMilliken Creek
Location0.35 MI NW of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.34206, -122.26492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,745 (2012)
Projected traffic6,195 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlas Peak Road over Milliken Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlas Peak Road 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 Atlas Peak Road over Milliken Creek carry?

About 3,745 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Atlas Peak Road over Milliken Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Atlas Peak Road over Milliken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.