Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek
PoorLake County, California · In Spring Valley Lake Dev · Structure no. 14C0049
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolf Creek Road over Wolf 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.