US Bridges

Larkmead Lane over Dutch Henry Creek

Good

Napa County, California · 0.4 MI S/W Silverdo Trail · Structure no. 21C0108

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larkmead Lane over Dutch Henry Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Larkmead Lane over Dutch Henry Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLarkmead Lane
CrossesDutch Henry Creek
Location0.4 MI S/W Silverdo Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56623, -122.51926
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2014)
Projected traffic490 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Larkmead Lane over Dutch Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larkmead Lane over Dutch Henry 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 Larkmead Lane over Dutch Henry Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Larkmead Lane over Dutch Henry Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Larkmead Lane over Dutch Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.