US Bridges

State Route 175 over Putah Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 01-LAK-175-R24.00 · Structure no. 14 0080

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 175 over Putah Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 175 over Putah Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,941 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 175
CrossesPutah Creek
Location01-LAK-175-R24.00
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates38.77828, -122.68086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2009)
Projected traffic4,941 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 175 over Putah Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 175 over Putah 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 175 over Putah Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 175 over Putah Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 175 over Putah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.