US Bridges

Bartlett Sprngs RD over Complexion Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 28 MI E of SR 20 · Structure no. 14C0109

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartlett Sprngs RD over Complexion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartlett Sprngs RD over Complexion Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1960, 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesBartlett Sprngs RD
CrossesComplexion Creek
Location28 MI E of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.16746, -122.52649
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2008)
Projected traffic136 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 Sprngs RD over Complexion Creek built?

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

What condition is Bartlett Sprngs RD over Complexion 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 Sprngs RD over Complexion Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Bartlett Sprngs RD over Complexion Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Sprngs RD over Complexion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.