US Bridges

Soda Bay RD over Cole Creek

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Lake County, California · 6.0 MI E/O S.R. 29 · Structure no. 14C0127

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,060
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soda Bay RD over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Soda Bay RD over Cole Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSoda Bay RD
CrossesCole Creek
Location6.0 MI E/O S.R. 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.00761, -122.81947
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2009)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Soda Bay RD over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soda Bay RD over Cole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Soda Bay RD over Cole Creek carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Soda Bay RD over Cole Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Soda Bay RD over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.