US Bridges

Eickhoff RD over Scotts Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Scotts Valley · Structure no. 14C0071

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eickhoff RD over Scotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eickhoff RD over Scotts Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEickhoff RD
CrossesScotts Creek
Location0.1 MI N/O Scotts Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.09545, -122.96168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2009)
Projected traffic109 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Eickhoff RD over Scotts Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eickhoff RD over Scotts 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 Eickhoff RD over Scotts Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Eickhoff RD over Scotts Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Eickhoff RD over Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.