US Bridges

Devlin Road over Soscol Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 0.2 MI E Soscol Ferry RD · Structure no. 21C0053

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devlin Road over Soscol Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Devlin Road over Soscol Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,057 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDevlin Road
CrossesSoscol Creek
Location0.2 MI E Soscol Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.23942, -122.26807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2014)
Projected traffic2,057 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Devlin Road over Soscol Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devlin Road over Soscol 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 Devlin Road over Soscol Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Devlin Road over Soscol Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Devlin Road over Soscol Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.