US Bridges

Road 16N30 over Alley Creek

Good

Lake County, California · 1.6 Mi. N.E. Uplake R.S. · Structure no. 050854000001006

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road 16N30 over Alley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Road 16N30 over Alley Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoad 16N30
CrossesAlley Creek
Location1.6 Mi. N.E. Uplake R.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 16N03
Coordinates39.19861, -122.85989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1992)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 16N30 over Alley Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 16N30 over Alley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Road 16N30 over Alley Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Road 16N30 over Alley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Road 16N30 over Alley Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.