US Bridges

Dry CR RD over Dry Creek

Poor

Napa County, California · 0.8 MI W Mt Veeder RD · Structure no. 21C0056

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,490
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry CR RD over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dry CR RD over Dry Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,863 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDry CR RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.8 MI W Mt Veeder RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.41105, -122.45137
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2005)
Projected traffic3,863 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry CR RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry CR RD over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Dry CR RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry CR RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dry CR RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.