US Bridges

Westgate Drive over Milliken Creek

Fair

Napa County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Milliken Ck DR · Structure no. 21C0148

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westgate Drive over Milliken Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Westgate Drive over Milliken Creek in Napa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestgate Drive
CrossesMilliken Creek
Location0.1 MI S/O Milliken Ck DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35806, -122.25939
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westgate Drive over Milliken Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westgate Drive over Milliken 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 Westgate Drive over Milliken Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Westgate Drive over Milliken Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Westgate Drive over Milliken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.