State Route 96 over Thompson Creek
PoorSiskiyou County, California · 02-SIS-096-52.48 · Structure no. 02 0068
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 615
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 96 over Thompson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 96 over Thompson Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 615 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is State Route 96 over Thompson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 96 over Thompson Creek carry?
About 615 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 96 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 96 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.