FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAGATZ LANE

Carrying RAGATZ LANE over NAPA RIVER OVERFLOW

0.45 MI NE FRONTAGE RD, Napa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAGATZ LANE

The RAGATZ LANE bridge in Napa, California carries RAGATZ LANE over NAPA RIVER OVERFLOW. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 161 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How RAGATZ LANE compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
160
Bridges in Napa · 7 in Poor condition
RAGATZ LANE 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
161 vehicles/day
Structure Number
21C0084

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAGATZ LANE 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 RAGATZ LANE 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 RAGATZ LANE?

RAGATZ LANE in Napa, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAGATZ LANE inspected?

RAGATZ LANE'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 161 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAGATZ LANE 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 RAGATZ LANE?

RAGATZ LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAGATZ LANE?

RAGATZ LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RAGATZ LANE and does age affect safety?

RAGATZ LANE was built in 1950, making it 76 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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