Elk Mountain RD over Soda Creek
PoorLake County, California · Simmons RD in Hullville · Structure no. 14C0089
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 169
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Mountain RD over Soda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Mountain RD over Soda Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Elk Mountain RD over Soda Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Mountain RD over Soda 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Mountain RD over Soda Creek carry?
About 169 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elk Mountain RD over Soda Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Mountain RD over Soda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.