US Bridges

Larkmead Lane over Napa River

Good

Napa County, California · 0.6 MI N of S.R. 29 · Structure no. 21C0061

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larkmead Lane over Napa River is a concrete tee beam carrying Larkmead Lane over Napa River in Napa County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLarkmead Lane
CrossesNapa River
Location0.6 MI N of S.R. 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56047, -122.52211
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2014)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Larkmead Lane over Napa River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larkmead Lane over Napa River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Larkmead Lane over Napa River carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Larkmead Lane over Napa River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Larkmead Lane over Napa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.