US Bridges

Soscol Ave over Napa River Bypass

Fair

Napa County, California · Btwn First and Pearl Str · Structure no. 21C0126

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,241
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soscol Ave over Napa River Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Soscol Ave over Napa River Bypass in Napa County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 18,241 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,496 by 2041. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSoscol Ave
CrossesNapa River Bypass
LocationBtwn First and Pearl Str
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.30062, -122.2835
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,241 (2011)
Projected traffic30,496 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Soscol Ave over Napa River Bypass built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soscol Ave over Napa River Bypass 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 Soscol Ave over Napa River Bypass carry?

About 18,241 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Soscol Ave over Napa River Bypass?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Soscol Ave over Napa River Bypass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.