US Bridges

State Route 96 over Irving Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-R7.25 · Structure no. 02 0022

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 96 over Irving Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 96 over Irving Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 96
CrossesIrving Creek
Location02-SIS-096-R7.25
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates41.46844, -123.49653
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2009)
Projected traffic536 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 96 over Irving Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 96 over Irving Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 96 over Irving Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 96 over Irving Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 96 over Irving Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.