Main Street over Kelsey Creek
FairLake County, California · Just E/O Bell Hill Road · Structure no. 14C0041
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 372 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,502
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Kelsey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Kelsey Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3,502 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2046. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Main Street over Kelsey Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Kelsey 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 Main Street over Kelsey Creek carry?
About 3,502 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Kelsey Creek?
The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Kelsey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.