US Bridges

Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek

Good

Lake County, California · 2 MI W of SR 29 · Structure no. 14C0128

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDry Creek RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 MI W of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.73205, -122.65422
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek RD over Dry 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 2022.

How much traffic does Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.