Rancheria Road over Middle Creek
FairLake County, California · 0.5 MI W Elk Mountain RD · Structure no. 14C0036
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rancheria Road over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rancheria Road over Middle Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rancheria Road over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Rancheria Road over Middle 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Rancheria Road over Middle Creek carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rancheria Road over Middle Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rancheria Road over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.