FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARNUM ROAD (US20

Carrying PARNUM ROAD (US20 over North Fork Cache Creek

4.7 MILES NW OF CLEARLAKE, Lake, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARNUM ROAD (US20

The PARNUM ROAD (US20 bridge in Lake, California carries PARNUM ROAD (US20 over North Fork Cache Creek. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 31.6 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PARNUM ROAD (US20 compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
129
Bridges in Lake · 10 in Poor condition
PARNUM ROAD (US20 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−10.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.6 m (104 ft)
Deck Width
3.8 m (12 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Land Management
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000L1838681

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARNUM ROAD (US20 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PARNUM ROAD (US20 against other structures in Lake and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PARNUM ROAD (US20?

PARNUM ROAD (US20 in Lake, California has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARNUM ROAD (US20 inspected?

PARNUM ROAD (US20's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARNUM ROAD (US20 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PARNUM ROAD (US20?

PARNUM ROAD (US20 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARNUM ROAD (US20?

PARNUM ROAD (US20 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

How old is PARNUM ROAD (US20 and does age affect safety?

PARNUM ROAD (US20 was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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