US Bridges

Old State Highway over Burns Valley Creek

Good

Lake County, California · 1.5 MI NW SR 53 & Olymp · Structure no. 14C0029

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Highway over Burns Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old State Highway over Burns Valley Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld State Highway
CrossesBurns Valley Creek
Location1.5 MI NW SR 53 & Olymp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.97513, -122.61698
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2008)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old State Highway over Burns Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Highway over Burns Valley 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Old State Highway over Burns Valley Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old State Highway over Burns Valley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Highway over Burns Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.