US Bridges

Duhig Road over Huichicha Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 0.4 MI S Las Amigas RD · Structure no. 21C0078

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
582
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duhig Road over Huichicha Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Duhig Road over Huichicha Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1930, 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 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDuhig Road
CrossesHuichicha Creek
Location0.4 MI S Las Amigas RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.22354, -122.35391
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2012)
Projected traffic962 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Duhig Road over Huichicha Creek built?

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

What condition is Duhig Road over Huichicha Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Duhig Road over Huichicha Creek carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Duhig Road over Huichicha Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Duhig Road over Huichicha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.