State Route 53 over Seigler Creek
FairLake County, California · 01-LAK-053-0.02 · Structure no. 14 0054
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 53 over Seigler Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 53 over Seigler Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,123 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 53 over Seigler Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is State Route 53 over Seigler 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 53 over Seigler Creek carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 53 over Seigler Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 53 over Seigler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.