US Bridges

Fourth Ave over Murphy Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.3 M S/O Coombsville RD · Structure no. 21C0123

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Ave over Murphy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fourth Ave over Murphy Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,244 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFourth Ave
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location0.3 M S/O Coombsville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.29147, -122.24188
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2012)
Projected traffic2,244 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fourth Ave over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Ave over Murphy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fourth Ave over Murphy Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Ave over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Ave over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.