BARTLETT SPRNGS RD
Carrying BARTLETT SPRNGS RD over BARTLETT CREEK
19 MI E OF SR 20, Lake, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BARTLETT SPRNGS RD
The BARTLETT SPRNGS RD bridge in Lake, California carries BARTLETT SPRNGS RD over BARTLETT CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 108 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 33.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BARTLETT SPRNGS RD 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
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.4 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 108 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 14C0106
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
BARTLETT SPRNGS RD 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 BARTLETT SPRNGS 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 BARTLETT SPRNGS RD?
BARTLETT SPRNGS RD in Lake, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BARTLETT SPRNGS RD inspected?
BARTLETT SPRNGS 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 108 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BARTLETT SPRNGS RD 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 BARTLETT SPRNGS RD?
BARTLETT SPRNGS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BARTLETT SPRNGS RD?
BARTLETT SPRNGS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BARTLETT SPRNGS RD and does age affect safety?
BARTLETT SPRNGS RD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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