US Bridges

Seminary ST over Napa Creek

Good

Napa County, California · At Arroyo · Structure no. 21C0092

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1933
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,446
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminary ST over Napa Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Seminary ST over Napa Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 121 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 1,446 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeminary ST
CrossesNapa Creek
LocationAt Arroyo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.30077, -122.29044
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,446 (2011)
Projected traffic5,344 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Seminary ST over Napa Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.

What condition is Seminary ST over Napa 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Seminary ST over Napa Creek carry?

About 1,446 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seminary ST over Napa Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Seminary ST over Napa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.