US Bridges

Myrtledale RD over Napa River

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.2 MI SE Tubbs Lane · Structure no. 21C0066

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrtledale RD over Napa River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Myrtledale RD over Napa River in Napa County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMyrtledale RD
CrossesNapa River
Location0.2 MI SE Tubbs Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.59416, -122.59741
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2012)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Myrtledale RD over Napa River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Myrtledale RD over Napa River 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 Myrtledale RD over Napa River carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Myrtledale RD over Napa River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Myrtledale RD over Napa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.