Blue Lake Road over South Fork Pit River
FairModoc County, California · 0.06 MI S Jess Valley RD · Structure no. 03C0116
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 198 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Lake Road over South Fork Pit River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Lake Road over South Fork Pit River in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Lake Road over South Fork Pit River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Lake Road over South Fork Pit River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Lake Road over South Fork Pit River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Lake Road over South Fork Pit River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Lake Road over South Fork Pit River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.