CR 87A over Ash Creek
FairPosted for loadModoc County, California · 1.3 MI North of SR 299 · Structure no. 03G0001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 87A over Ash Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 87A over Ash Creek in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 87A over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 87A over Ash 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 87A over Ash Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 87A over Ash Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CR 87A over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.