US Bridges

Pope Canyon Road over Pope Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.3 MI N Chiles Pope Valy · Structure no. 21C0118

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pope Canyon Road over Pope Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pope Canyon Road over Pope Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesPope Canyon Road
CrossesPope Creek
Location0.3 MI N Chiles Pope Valy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64632, -122.36447
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2014)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Pope Canyon Road over Pope Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pope Canyon Road over Pope 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pope Canyon Road over Pope Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pope Canyon Road over Pope Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Canyon Road over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.