US Bridges

State Route 20 over Morrison Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 01-LAK-020-16.81 · Structure no. 14 0004

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 20 over Morrison Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 6 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,980 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location01-LAK-020-16.81
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.09594, -122.80156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2009)
Projected traffic13,980 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 20 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 20 over Morrison Creek 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 State Route 20 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.