US Bridges

State Route 20 over North Fork Cache Creek

Good

Lake County, California · 01-LAK-020-37.07 · Structure no. 14 0012

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
592 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over North Fork Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 20 over North Fork Cache Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,439 by 2046. The structure is 592 ft (180.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesNorth Fork Cache Creek
Location01-LAK-020-37.07
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates38.98904, -122.54123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length592 ft (180.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2009)
Projected traffic10,439 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 North Fork Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 20 over North Fork Cache 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 20 over North Fork Cache Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over North Fork Cache Creek?

The structure is 592 ft (180.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over North Fork Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.