US Bridges

Berryessa-Knoxvlle over Eticuera Creek

FairPosted for load

Napa County, California · 7.8 MI N/O Pope Cyn Road · Structure no. 21C0074

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryessa-Knoxvlle over Eticuera Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Berryessa-Knoxvlle over Eticuera 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesBerryessa-Knoxvlle
CrossesEticuera Creek
Location7.8 MI N/O Pope Cyn Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71451, -122.26073
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2005)
Projected traffic610 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 Berryessa-Knoxvlle over Eticuera Creek built?

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

What condition is Berryessa-Knoxvlle over Eticuera 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 2023.

How much traffic does Berryessa-Knoxvlle over Eticuera Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Berryessa-Knoxvlle over Eticuera Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Berryessa-Knoxvlle over Eticuera Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.