CR 71 over Canyon Creek
FairModoc County, California · 5 MI S/W Centerville RD · Structure no. 03C0074
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 71 over Canyon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 71 over Canyon Creek in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 71 over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 71 over Canyon Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 71 over Canyon Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 71 over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 71 over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.