US Bridges

Ragatz Lane over Napa River Overflow

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.45 MI NE Frontage RD · Structure no. 21C0084

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragatz Lane over Napa River Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ragatz Lane over Napa River Overflow in Napa County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRagatz Lane
CrossesNapa River Overflow
Location0.45 MI NE Frontage RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.38093, -122.33856
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2014)
Projected traffic272 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ragatz Lane over Napa River Overflow built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragatz Lane over Napa River Overflow 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 Ragatz Lane over Napa River Overflow carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ragatz Lane over Napa River Overflow?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ragatz Lane over Napa River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.