U.S. Highway 97 over Sheep Rock Cattlepass
FairSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-097-R14.65 · Structure no. 02 0048
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,250
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 97 over Sheep Rock Cattlepass is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 97 over Sheep Rock Cattlepass in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 97 over Sheep Rock Cattlepass built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 97 over Sheep Rock Cattlepass 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 97 over Sheep Rock Cattlepass carry?
About 3,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 97 over Sheep Rock Cattlepass?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 97 over Sheep Rock Cattlepass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.