US Bridges

County Road 112 over J Canal

Fair

Modoc County, California · South of State Line RD · Structure no. 03C0093

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 112 over J Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 112 over J Canal in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCounty Road 112
CrossesJ Canal
LocationSouth of State Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.99667, -121.40633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2012)
Projected traffic471 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 County Road 112 over J Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Road 112 over J Canal 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 County Road 112 over J Canal carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 112 over J Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 112 over J Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.