US Bridges

Bartlett Sprgs RD over Kilpepper Creek

Fair

Lake County, California · 12 MI N of SR 20 · Structure no. 14C0110

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

About this bridge

Bartlett Sprgs RD over Kilpepper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartlett Sprgs RD over Kilpepper Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesBartlett Sprgs RD
CrossesKilpepper Creek
Location12 MI N of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.16791, -122.51184
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2008)
Projected traffic136 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bartlett Sprgs RD over Kilpepper Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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

About 103 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Bartlett Sprgs RD over Kilpepper Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bartlett Sprgs RD over Kilpepper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.