US Bridges

Aetna Springs RD over Swartz Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 0.8 MI W Pope Valley RD · Structure no. 21C0046

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
346
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aetna Springs RD over Swartz Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Aetna Springs RD over Swartz Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesAetna Springs RD
CrossesSwartz Creek
Location0.8 MI W Pope Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65339, -122.47647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2014)
Projected traffic163 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aetna Springs RD over Swartz Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aetna Springs RD over Swartz 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 Aetna Springs RD over Swartz Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aetna Springs RD over Swartz Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Aetna Springs RD over Swartz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.