US Bridges

Elk Mtn RD over Overflow Channel

Fair

Lake County, California · 1.38 MI N of SR 20 · Structure no. 14C0056

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Mtn RD over Overflow Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elk Mtn RD over Overflow Channel in Lake County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesElk Mtn RD
CrossesOverflow Channel
Location1.38 MI N of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.17573, -122.90275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2009)
Projected traffic1,647 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Elk Mtn RD over Overflow Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Mtn RD over Overflow Channel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Mtn RD over Overflow Channel carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elk Mtn RD over Overflow Channel?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Mtn RD over Overflow Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.