Summit Lake over Nelson Creek
GoodShasta County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051458000001068
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Summit Lake over Nelson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Summit Lake over Nelson Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Summit Lake over Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Summit Lake over Nelson 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Summit Lake over Nelson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Summit Lake over Nelson Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Summit Lake over Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.