US Bridges

IRR CO RD 87 over Pit River Slough

Fair

Modoc County, California · 0.2 MI NE Lkout Hkmore RD · Structure no. 03C0070

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR CO RD 87 over Pit River Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR CO RD 87 over Pit River Slough in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIRR CO RD 87
CrossesPit River Slough
Location0.2 MI NE Lkout Hkmore RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.209, -121.13731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2012)
Projected traffic524 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR CO RD 87 over Pit River Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR CO RD 87 over Pit River Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR CO RD 87 over Pit River Slough carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR CO RD 87 over Pit River Slough?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR CO RD 87 over Pit River Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.