US Bridges

State Route 29 over Seigler Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 01-LAK-029-20.37 · Structure no. 14 0058

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over Seigler Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 29 over Seigler Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,078 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesSeigler Creek
Location01-LAK-029-20.37
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.91024, -122.6135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2009)
Projected traffic20,078 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 29 over Seigler Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 29 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 29 over Seigler Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over Seigler Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 29 over Seigler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.