FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MORGAN VALLEY RD

Carrying MORGAN VALLEY RD over COPSEY CREEK

1.0 MI E SR 29 & SR 53, Lake, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MORGAN VALLEY RD

The MORGAN VALLEY RD bridge in Lake, California carries MORGAN VALLEY RD over COPSEY CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How MORGAN VALLEY RD compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
129
Bridges in Lake · 10 in Poor condition
MORGAN VALLEY RD 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
14C0006

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MORGAN VALLEY RD 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 MORGAN VALLEY RD 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 MORGAN VALLEY RD?

MORGAN VALLEY RD in Lake, California, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MORGAN VALLEY RD inspected?

MORGAN VALLEY RD'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 1,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MORGAN VALLEY RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MORGAN VALLEY RD?

MORGAN VALLEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MORGAN VALLEY RD?

MORGAN VALLEY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MORGAN VALLEY RD and does age affect safety?

MORGAN VALLEY RD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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