US Bridges

Martin ST over Forbes Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 0.6 MI East of SR 29 · Structure no. 14C0066

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin ST over Forbes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Martin ST over Forbes Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMartin ST
CrossesForbes Creek
Location0.6 MI East of SR 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.04037, -122.91948
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2008)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Martin ST over Forbes Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin ST over Forbes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Martin ST over Forbes Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Martin ST over Forbes Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Martin ST over Forbes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.