US Bridges

State Route 29 over Lupiyoma Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 01-LAK-029-6.84 · Structure no. 14 0015

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over Lupiyoma Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 29 over Lupiyoma Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,708 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesLupiyoma Creek
Location01-LAK-029-6.84
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.76167, -122.60112
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2009)
Projected traffic19,708 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 29 over Lupiyoma Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is State Route 29 over Lupiyoma 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 29 over Lupiyoma Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over Lupiyoma Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 29 over Lupiyoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.