US Bridges

Bell Park Ave over Seigler Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · S SR 29 in Lower Lake · Structure no. 14C0039

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Park Ave over Seigler Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bell Park Ave over Seigler 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Park Ave
CrossesSeigler Creek
LocationS SR 29 in Lower Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.90909, -122.61666
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic337 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Park Ave over Seigler Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Park Ave over Seigler 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Park Ave over Seigler Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bell Park Ave over Seigler Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Park Ave over Seigler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.