US Bridges

Big Canyon RD over Big Canyon Creek

Poor

Lake County, California · 10 MI N of SR 175 · Structure no. 14C0060

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Canyon RD over Big Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Canyon RD over Big Canyon Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 2 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesBig Canyon RD
CrossesBig Canyon Creek
Location10 MI N of SR 175
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.84954, -122.6744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2008)
Projected traffic362 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Canyon RD over Big Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Big Canyon RD over Big Canyon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Big Canyon RD over Big Canyon Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Big Canyon RD over Big Canyon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Canyon RD over Big Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.