US Bridges

American Canyon RD over American Canyon Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 0.1 MI East of SR 29 · Structure no. 21C0038

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,278
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

American Canyon RD over American Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying American Canyon RD over American Canyon Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,532 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAmerican Canyon RD
CrossesAmerican Canyon Creek
Location0.1 MI East of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.16531, -122.2495
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,278 (2012)
Projected traffic27,532 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 American Canyon RD over American Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is American Canyon RD over American Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does American Canyon RD over American Canyon Creek carry?

About 16,278 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is American Canyon RD over American Canyon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns American Canyon RD over American Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.