US Bridges

Lakewest Drive over California Park Lakes

Fair

Butte County, California · E of Bruce Road · Structure no. 12C0425

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,024
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewest Drive over California Park Lakes is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lakewest Drive over California Park Lakes in Butte County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,175 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLakewest Drive
CrossesCalifornia Park Lakes
LocationE of Bruce Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButte County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.74728, -121.79111
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2019)
Projected traffic3,175 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lakewest Drive over California Park Lakes built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewest Drive over California Park Lakes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lakewest Drive over California Park Lakes carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakewest Drive over California Park Lakes?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewest Drive over California Park Lakes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.