Elk Mtn RD over West Fork Middle Creek
PoorLake County, California · 8.74 MI N S.R. 20 · Structure no. 14C0037
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Mtn RD over West Fork Middle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elk Mtn RD over West Fork Middle Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Mtn RD over West Fork Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Mtn RD over West Fork Middle Creek 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 Elk Mtn RD over West Fork Middle Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elk Mtn RD over West Fork Middle Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Mtn RD over West Fork Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.