US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Napa Drain

Good

Napa County, California · Just North of Trower Ave · Structure no. 21C0128

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,439
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Napa Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jefferson ST over Napa Drain in Napa County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5,439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,770 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesNapa Drain
LocationJust North of Trower Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.33313, -122.30813
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,439 (2017)
Projected traffic16,770 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson ST over Napa Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST over Napa Drain 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 2021.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Napa Drain carry?

About 5,439 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Napa Drain?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Napa Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.