Wardlaw ST over Saint Helena Creek
FairLake County, California · 0.15 MI E SR 29 in Midltn · Structure no. 14C0035
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wardlaw ST over Saint Helena Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wardlaw ST over Saint Helena Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 years old, older 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 5 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wardlaw ST over Saint Helena Creek built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wardlaw ST over Saint Helena 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wardlaw ST over Saint Helena Creek carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wardlaw ST over Saint Helena Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wardlaw ST over Saint Helena Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.