US Bridges

Oak Knoll Ave over Napa River

GoodPosted for load

Napa County, California · 0.3 MI SW Slvrdo Trail · Structure no. 21C0067

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Knoll Ave over Napa River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Oak Knoll Ave over Napa River in Napa County, California. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,965 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOak Knoll Ave
CrossesNapa River
Location0.3 MI SW Slvrdo Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.36806, -122.30326
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2005)
Projected traffic3,965 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 Oak Knoll Ave over Napa River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Knoll Ave 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 Oak Knoll Ave over Napa River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak Knoll Ave over Napa River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Knoll Ave over Napa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.