US Bridges

Bartlett Sprngs RD over Bartlett Creek

Poor

Lake County, California · 19 MI E of SR 20 · Structure no. 14C0106

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Sprngs RD over Bartlett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartlett Sprngs RD over Bartlett Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 years old, older 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesBartlett Sprngs RD
CrossesBartlett Creek
Location19 MI E of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.16505, -122.64552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2008)
Projected traffic230 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bartlett Sprngs RD over Bartlett Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Bartlett Sprngs RD over Bartlett 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bartlett Sprngs RD over Bartlett Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Bartlett Sprngs RD over Bartlett Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Sprngs RD over Bartlett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.