US Bridges

State Route 37 over Napa River and Wilson Av

Poor

Solano County, California · 04-SOL-037-R7.39-VAL · Structure no. 23 0064

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,280 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 37 over Napa River and Wilson Av is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 37 over Napa River and Wilson Av in Solano County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,869 by 2040. The structure is 3,280 ft (999.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesState Route 37
CrossesNapa River and Wilson Av
Location04-SOL-037-R7.39-VAL
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates38.11821, -122.28578
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,280 ft (999.8 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2009)
Projected traffic48,869 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$38.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 37 over Napa River and Wilson Av built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 37 over Napa River and Wilson Av in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 37 over Napa River and Wilson Av carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 37 over Napa River and Wilson Av?

The structure is 3,280 ft (999.8 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 37 over Napa River and Wilson Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.