US Bridges

Hedgeside Avenue over Milliken Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.4 MI NW RTE 121 · Structure no. 21C0059

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,033
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedgeside Avenue over Milliken Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hedgeside Avenue over Milliken Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 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 5 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 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHedgeside Avenue
CrossesMilliken Creek
Location0.4 MI NW RTE 121
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.33836, -122.26969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2012)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2044
Trucks12%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedgeside Avenue over Milliken Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Hedgeside Avenue 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 Hedgeside Avenue over Milliken Creek carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hedgeside Avenue over Milliken Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hedgeside Avenue over Milliken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.