US Bridges

Bartlett Sprgs RD over Cache Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 23.5 MI E of SR 20 · Structure no. 14C0107

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Sprgs RD over Cache Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartlett Sprgs RD over Cache Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesBartlett Sprgs RD
CrossesCache Creek
Location23.5 MI E of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15662, -122.58611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2008)
Projected traffic230 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Sprgs RD over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartlett Sprgs RD over Cache 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 Sprgs RD over Cache Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Bartlett Sprgs RD over Cache Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Sprgs RD over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.