Salmon Lake Road over Church Creek
GoodSierra County, California · West of Gold Lake RD · Structure no. 13C0062
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon Lake Road over Church Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Salmon Lake Road over Church Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salmon Lake Road over Church Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon Lake Road over Church 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Salmon Lake Road over Church Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salmon Lake Road over Church Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon Lake Road over Church Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.