Lake California DR over North Fork Patterson Crk
FairTehama County, California · 2.0 MI East of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0168
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,695
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake California DR over North Fork Patterson Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lake California DR over North Fork Patterson Crk in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,143 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lake California DR over North Fork Patterson Crk built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake California DR over North Fork Patterson Crk 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Lake California DR over North Fork Patterson Crk carry?
About 1,695 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake California DR over North Fork Patterson Crk?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Lake California DR over North Fork Patterson Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.