State Route 96 over Sandy Bar Creek
GoodSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-R9.11 · Structure no. 02 0024
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Sandy Bar Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying State Route 96 over Sandy Bar Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 96 over Sandy Bar Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 96 over Sandy Bar 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 Sandy Bar Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Sandy Bar Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns State Route 96 over Sandy Bar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.