SR 53 over Cache Creek
FairLake County, California · 01-LAK-053-1.00 · Structure no. 14 0078R
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 53 over Cache Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,061 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 53 over Cache Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 53 over Cache 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 SR 53 over Cache Creek carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Cache Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Cache Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.