US Bridges

State Route 29 over Adobe Creek

Good

Lake County, California · 01-LAK-029-R37.57 · Structure no. 14 0065

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 29 over Adobe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 29 over Adobe Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,552 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 29
CrossesAdobe Creek
Location01-LAK-029-R37.57
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates38.99326, -122.87771
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2009)
Projected traffic19,552 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Adobe Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 29 over Adobe Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 29 over Adobe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.