US Bridges

Copsey Creek Way over Copsey Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 0.05 MI W Quarterhorse LN · Structure no. 14C0093

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copsey Creek Way over Copsey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Copsey Creek Way over Copsey Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCopsey Creek Way
CrossesCopsey Creek
Location0.05 MI W Quarterhorse LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91421, -122.59371
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic331 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Copsey Creek Way over Copsey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copsey Creek Way over Copsey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Copsey Creek Way over Copsey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Copsey Creek Way over Copsey Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Copsey Creek Way over Copsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.