Big Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek
PoorLake County, California · 8 1/4 MI N of SR 175 · Structure no. 14C0115
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Big Canyon Road over Big Canyon 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Big Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Big Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Big Canyon Road over Big Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.