Blue Heron Court over Clear Lake Oaks Channel
FairLake County, California · 0.05 MI NW Island Circle · Structure no. 14C0098
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Heron Court over Clear Lake Oaks Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Heron Court over Clear Lake Oaks Channel 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Blue Heron Court over Clear Lake Oaks Channel built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Heron Court over Clear Lake Oaks Channel 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 Blue Heron Court over Clear Lake Oaks Channel carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Blue Heron Court over Clear Lake Oaks Channel?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Heron Court over Clear Lake Oaks Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.