WOLF CREEK ROAD
Carrying WOLF CREEK ROAD over WOLF CREEK
IN SPRING VALLEY LAKE DEV, Lake, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WOLF CREEK ROAD
The WOLF CREEK ROAD bridge in Lake, California carries WOLF CREEK ROAD over WOLF CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WOLF CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.6 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 26 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 14C0049
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
WOLF CREEK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WOLF CREEK ROAD 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 WOLF CREEK ROAD?
WOLF CREEK ROAD in Lake, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WOLF CREEK ROAD inspected?
WOLF CREEK ROAD'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 26 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WOLF CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WOLF CREEK ROAD?
WOLF CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WOLF CREEK ROAD?
WOLF CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WOLF CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
WOLF CREEK ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 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.
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