FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FIRST STREET

Carrying FIRST STREET over CLOVER CREEK

0.1 MI E MAIN ST UPER LK, Lake, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FIRST STREET

The FIRST STREET bridge in Lake, California carries FIRST STREET over CLOVER CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.2 metric tons.

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

How FIRST STREET compares

▼ 16.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of California bridges
129
Bridges in Lake · 10 in Poor condition
FIRST STREET 15.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
14C0015

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FIRST STREET 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 FIRST STREET 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 FIRST STREET?

FIRST STREET in Lake, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FIRST STREET inspected?

FIRST STREET'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIRST STREET 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 FIRST STREET?

FIRST STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FIRST STREET?

FIRST STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FIRST STREET and does age affect safety?

FIRST STREET was built in 1930, making it 96 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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