US Bridges

Bartlett Spring RD over Bartlett Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 13.7 MI NE of SR 20 · Structure no. 14C0099

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Spring RD over Bartlett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartlett Spring RD over Bartlett Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesBartlett Spring RD
CrossesBartlett Creek
Location13.7 MI NE of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.18185, -122.71886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2006)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Bartlett Spring RD over Bartlett Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bartlett Spring RD over Bartlett 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 Bartlett Spring RD over Bartlett Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bartlett Spring RD over Bartlett Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Spring RD over Bartlett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.