US Bridges

Island DR over Clearlake Oaks Channel

Good

Lake County, California · 1/4 MI E SR 20 · Structure no. 14C0040

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island DR over Clearlake Oaks Channel is a concrete slab carrying Island DR over Clearlake Oaks Channel in Lake County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIsland DR
CrossesClearlake Oaks Channel
Location1/4 MI E SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.01956, -122.67252
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2005)
Projected traffic498 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Island DR over Clearlake Oaks Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island DR over Clearlake Oaks Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Island DR over Clearlake Oaks Channel carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Island DR over Clearlake Oaks Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Island DR over Clearlake Oaks Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.