FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARDIN RD

Carrying HARDIN RD over MAXWELL CREEK

1.6 MI SE POPE CYN ROAD, Napa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARDIN RD

The HARDIN RD bridge in Napa, California carries HARDIN RD over MAXWELL CREEK. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 140 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HARDIN RD compares

▼ 14.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of California bridges
160
Bridges in Napa · 7 in Poor condition
HARDIN RD 17.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.7
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
12.4
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1909
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
140 vehicles/day
Structure Number
21C0058

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HARDIN RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HARDIN RD against other structures in Napa and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HARDIN RD?

HARDIN RD in Napa, California, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HARDIN RD inspected?

HARDIN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 140 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARDIN RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HARDIN RD?

HARDIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARDIN RD?

HARDIN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HARDIN RD and does age affect safety?

HARDIN RD was built in 1909, making it 117 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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