US Bridges

Park Way over State Route 29

Fair

Lake County, California · 01-LAK-029-R45.14 · Structure no. 14 0073

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,615
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Way over State Route 29 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park Way over State Route 29 in Lake County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesPark Way
CrossesState Route 29
Location01-LAK-029-R45.14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.08437, -122.92645
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2010)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Way over State Route 29 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Way over State Route 29 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 Park Way over State Route 29 carry?

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Park Way over State Route 29?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Park Way over State Route 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.