US Bridges

State Route 175 over Putah Creek

Good

Lake County, California · 01-LAK-175-R24.95 · Structure no. 14 0021

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 175 over Putah Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 175 over Putah Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,007 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesState Route 175
CrossesPutah Creek
Location01-LAK-175-R24.95
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates38.77259, -122.66576
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2009)
Projected traffic5,007 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 175 over Putah Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 175 over Putah 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 175 over Putah Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 175 over Putah Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 175 over Putah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.