US Bridges

Nice-Lucerne Cutof over Rodman Narrows(clear Lak

Poor

Lake County, California · 1.2 MI E/O SR 29 · Structure no. 14C0004

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
313 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,315
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nice-Lucerne Cutof over Rodman Narrows(clear Lak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nice-Lucerne Cutof over Rodman Narrows(clear Lak in Lake County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,989 by 2046. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNice-Lucerne Cutof
CrossesRodman Narrows(clear Lak
Location1.2 MI E/O SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.11818, -122.88657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,315 (2009)
Projected traffic8,989 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nice-Lucerne Cutof over Rodman Narrows(clear Lak built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nice-Lucerne Cutof over Rodman Narrows(clear Lak in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nice-Lucerne Cutof over Rodman Narrows(clear Lak carry?

About 5,315 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nice-Lucerne Cutof over Rodman Narrows(clear Lak?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nice-Lucerne Cutof over Rodman Narrows(clear Lak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.