FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOTTLE ROCK ROAD

Carrying BOTTLE ROCK ROAD over COLE CREEK

0.15 MI S OF S.R. 29, Lake, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOTTLE ROCK ROAD

The BOTTLE ROCK ROAD bridge in Lake, California carries BOTTLE ROCK ROAD over COLE CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,205 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.6 metric tons.

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

How BOTTLE ROCK ROAD compares

▲ 28.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of California bridges
129
Bridges in Lake · 10 in Poor condition
BOTTLE ROCK ROAD 59.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
59.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,205 vehicles/day
Structure Number
14C0101

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOTTLE ROCK ROAD 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 BOTTLE ROCK 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 BOTTLE ROCK ROAD?

BOTTLE ROCK ROAD in Lake, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOTTLE ROCK ROAD inspected?

BOTTLE ROCK 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 1,205 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOTTLE ROCK ROAD 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 BOTTLE ROCK ROAD?

BOTTLE ROCK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOTTLE ROCK ROAD?

BOTTLE ROCK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BOTTLE ROCK ROAD and does age affect safety?

BOTTLE ROCK ROAD was built in 1971, making it 55 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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